Tambaram

Tambaram
Tambaram
Location in Chennai Metropolitan Area
Tambaram
Location in Tamil Nadu
Tambaram
Location in India
Tambaram
Location in Asia
Tambaram
Location on Earth
Coordinates: 12°55′29.6″N 80°06′00.0″E / 12.924889°N 80.100000°E / 12.924889; 80.100000
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
MetroChennai Metropolitan Area
DistrictChengalpattu
Town incorporated1951
City incorporated3 November 2021
ClimateTropical Savanna climate
with a Dry Winter (Aw)
Government
  TypeElected Council–Appointed Commissioner
  BodyTambaram City Municipal Corporation
  CommissionerS. Balachander IAS
  MayorK. Vasanthakumari (DMK)
  Deputy MayorG. Kamaraj (DMK)
  National representation (MP)T.R. Baalu (DMK)
  State representation (MLAs)I. Karunanithi (DMK)
S.R. Raja (DMK)
Area
  Total
87.64 km2 (33.84 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (108 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
722,982
  RankTamil Nadu: 6th
India: 65th
  Density8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialTamil
  Additional officialEnglish
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PINs
600043-600048, 600059, 600063, 600064, 600070, 600073 - 600075, 600091, 600100, 600117, 600126, 600127, 600129
Area code+91-044
Vehicle RegistrationTN 11, TN 22, TN 85
Law enforcementTambaram City Police
Urban planning agencyChennai Metropolitan Development Authority

Tambaram is a city located within the Chennai Metropolitan Area in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. The city is governed by Tambaram City Municipal Corporation.