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Vandalur taluk

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Vandalur taluk is a taluk located in south of the metropolitan city of Chennai, Chengalpattu district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Vandalur.

Vandalur
Taluk
Vandalur[2]
Area
 • Total
175.14 km2 (67.62 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
321,003
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)

History

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Vandalur taluk was previously a part of the Kanchipuram district. After the bifurcation of Kanchipuram district, Vandalur taluk became a part of the Chengalpattu district.[1][3]

Administration

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The taluk is administered by the Tahsildar office located in Vandalur.[4] The revenue officers from Chengalpattu manage the revenue collection.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tamil Nadu's notification on four more new districts". Deccan Chronicle. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Creation order of new Chengalpattu district" (PDF).
  3. ^ "GOs on formation of five new districts issued". dtNext.in. 14 November 2019. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Taluk Offices | Chengalpattu District,Government of Tamilnadu | India". Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  5. ^ "60 shops on govt land near Vandalur demolished". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 August 2021.