The Madhavaram taluk was formed on 1 July 2009 when the large Ambattur taluk was split into two. The latter was considered the largest land area in Chennai, which consisted of five fircas (towns). The new Madhavaram taluk consists of two fircas (Madhavaram and Red Hills) and 36 villages.[3] The old name of Madhavaram is Mathavapuram, as seen in a stone in front of the Vinayagar temple in Rajaji Street.[citation needed]
According to 2011 census, Madhavaram had a population of 119,105 with a sex-ratio of 989 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[5] A total of 13,030 were under the age of six, constituting 6,703 males and 6,327 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 12.4% and 0.28% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 80.61%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[5] The town had a total of 29,792 households. There were a total of 43,385 workers, comprising 148 cultivators, 233 main agricultural labourers, 765 in house hold industries, 36,871 other workers, 5,368 marginal workers, 89 marginal cultivators, 65 marginal agricultural labourers, 283 marginal workers in household industries and 4,931 other marginal workers.[6]
During 2001–2011, Madhavaram registered a population growth of 56% with a 2011 population of 118,525.[7]
Religion
As per the religious census of 2011, Madhavaram (M) had 82.73% Hindus, 4.08% Muslims, 12.48% Christians, 0.05% Sikhs, 0.04% Buddhists, 0.16% Jains, 0.46% following other religions and 0.01% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.[8]
There is a Shivan temple[9] in Madhavaram which is believed to be 1,300 years old. There is also a Vishnu Temple[10] and some smaller temples in the locality.
St. Sebastian's Church, the local parish, is in Madhavaram. Other churches are on MTH Road, KKR Garden, Gangaiamman Koil street. There are few mosques in KKR Garden, Milk Colony and Vinayagapuram.
Educational Institutions
St. Ann's Matric Higher Secondary School
Bosco Academy Matric Higher Secondary School
Don Bosco Matric Higher Secondary School
St. Thomas Matriculation Higher Secondary School
St. Joseph's Matric Higher Secondary School
Ramakrishna Matric Higher Secondary School
Sri Sakthi Matriculation School
Velammal New Gen - School
CBSE affiliated Schools
Olive Tree Global Education Campus
Thiruthangal Nadar Vidhyalaya School
Greenfield Chennai International School
Velammal New Gen School
Everwin Vidhyaashram School
KC Toshniwal Vivekananda Vidyalaya School
Sri Chaitanya Techno School
State Board affiliated Schools
St.Thomas Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Bosco Academy Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Government Higher Secondary School
Padma Prakash Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Ramakrishna Matriculation Higher Secondary School
St. Anne's Girls' School
St. Ann's Matriculation Higher Secondary School
St. Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School
West Cancer Trust advocates cancer awareness by counselling and screening the locals, both the rural people and the students. "LIGHT" NGO is situated in Manjampakkam neighbourhood, working for children, women, health and education. It is also home to a large number of the Anglo Indian community.
Administration and politics
Madhavaram is a newly formed state legislative constituency with more than 200,000 (2 lakh) voters. It consists of areas like Madhavaram, Mathur MMDA, Manali, Milk Colony, Puzhal, Red Hills, Sholavaram and Vadakarai. Madhavaram belongs to Chennai's corporation zone lll. Presently, Mr.S.Sudarsanam is the Member of Legislative Assembly. [clarification needed]
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) runs passenger buses to Madhavaram from other major parts of Chennai like Mint, Broadway, Ambattur Estate, Koyambedu, Redhills etc. A bus terminus serves the residents. Share Autos play an important role in transportation.
Truck Terminal
In the interest of the economy and trade and to decongest the central business district, CMDA has developed the truck terminal at Madhavaram over an extent about 100 acres (0.40 km2) at the cost of about ₹ 60 million (6 crores). It is located near the junction of 100 Feet Road and the GNT Road, with easy access to Chennai city, port and railways. The terminal has been functioning since 1992. The objective of the project is to provide modern and functionally efficient truck terminals for the benefit of the city.
Botanical garden
A botanical garden development broke ground on a 28-acre site in September 2010. The project was expected to complete in February 2013, at a cost of ₹57.3 million. The facility has almost 400 species of plants and also a herbal garden along with a nursery. A glasshouse, fountains, a birds' sanctuary, an auditorium and a children's play area are other facilities of the garden.[12]
The Horticulture Training Centre in Madhavaram was also to be upgraded to Horticulture Management Institute, at a cost of ₹39 million.[13]
Skyscrapers
The tallest building in the region is the 23-storey M-One Towers, residential apartments with 234 units, built on a plot of 2.1 acres.[citation needed]
^ ab"Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.