Sikkarayapuram


Sikkarayapuram' is a residential suburb located in the western part of Chennai, India, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the administrative limits of the Kundrathur taluk and is part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The locality lies close to Kundrathur, Mangadu, Kovur, and Porur.
Sikkarayapuram has witnessed steady residential development due to its proximity to major arterial roads, educational institutions, industrial corridors around Sriperumbudur, and employment hubs in Porur and Guindy. The area is situated at an average elevation of about 60 metres above mean sea level.

Transport

Nearest Railway Stations

Pallavaram Railway Station – approximately 9 km
Tirusulam Railway Station – approximately 10 km
Chennai Central / Egmore Railway Station – approximately 20 km

Airport

Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport, located about 10 km from Sikkarayapuram.

Metro

Chennai Airport Metro Station – around 10 km
Porur Metro Station – approximately 6 km
Kattupakkam Metro Station – approximately 3 km

Bus Terminus

CMBT – approximately 13 km
Kilambakkam Bus Terminus – approximately 20 km
Kuthambakkam Bus Terminus – approximately 15 km
Madhavaram Bus Terminus – approximately 23 km

Commercial Areas

Shopping Malls

Forum Vijaya Mall, Vadapalani – ~11 km
Aerohub Mall, Meenambakkam – ~10 km
Chandra Metro Mall, Virugambakkam – ~9 km
Grand Galada Centre Mall, Pallavaram – ~9 km

Supermarkets

D-Mart – Mangadu / Kovur area
Super Saravana Stores – Porur

Places of Worship

Kundrathur Murugan Temple – approximately 2 km
Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple – approximately 1 km
Kovur Sundareswarar Temple – approximately 2 km

Demographics

India census, Sikkarayapuram had a population of 5807. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sikkarayapuram has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 48%. In Sikkarayapuram, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.