Veppampattu


Veppampattu is one of the fastest developing suburban areas in Chennai City. It is Western part of the suburbs of the Metropolitan city Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu between Chennai and Arakkonam on the Chennai - Arakkonam railway line. It is fast-growing with a number of schools and colleges. Electric trains and NH 716 and MTH Road provide transportation to Chennai. Veppampatu can be approached by both train and bus. Bus stop is a very nearby railway station. Veppampattu comes under Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Veppampattu can be approached by Lucas-Thiruvallur High Road or Poonamalle High Road next to Thiruninravur. Educational institutions and engineering colleges contribute to the development of Veppampattu.
The neighbourhood is served by the Veppampattu railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. The next railway station is Thirunindravur. On 1 January 2025, Tamil Nadu government has announced its decision to upgrade Veppampattu from Village Panchayat to Municipality.
Constricting the bridges around veppampattu for safety and reduce risk of people who crossing railway level cross which causing death.it's expecting to finish before 2028 around veppampattu which is connecting various roads and new high way which is raising from putlur

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Veppampattu had a population of 20,456. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Veppampattu has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average, male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%.

Banks

Veppampattu has banks with the following.
Bank NamePublic/PrivateMICR CodeIFSC CodeATM Centre
Indian Overseas BankPublicWaitingIOBA0002772Yes
Indian BankPublic600019236IDIB000V111Yes
City Union BankPrivate607054204CIUB0000062Yes

Highways

Veppampattu is well connected by road and rail. National Highroad 716 connecting Chennai and Anantpur in Andhra Pradesh. Its Also Projecet to Connect Surat in Gujarat
Prominently It Will be Named as Chennai Surat Expressway
Near by Its having Chennai Outer Ring Road within 10km Distance
And Proposed Chennai Pheripheral Ring Road Within 7 km Distance

MTC Services connecting Veppampattu

Route NumberStartEndVia
M54VPoonamalleeVeppampattu Rly.StNenmam, Thirumazhisai
54VT NagarVeppampattu Rly.StSaidapet, Guindy, Porur, Iyyappanthangal, Poonamallee
572TiruvallurAvadiVeppampattu, Tiruninravur, Pattabiram,
77VVeppampattu Eswaran NagarC.M.B.TTiruninravur, Pattabiram, Avadi, Ambattur, Amb Est

Trains

Normal EMU trains bound to Thiruvallur, Kadambathur, Thiruvalangadu, Arakkonam Junction and Tiruttani starting from Chennai Central and Chennai Beach Velachery halt at Veppampattu.

Fast Local Trains

TimingStartEndVia
7.24amArakkonamChennai CentralVeppampattu
7.54amArakkonamChennai CentralVeppampattu
8.29amThiruvallurChennai CentralVeppampattu
8.40amThiruvannamalaiTambaramVeppampattu
9.34amThiruvallurChennai CentralVeppampattu
6.57PmChennai CentralArakkonamVeppampattu

Education institutions

Colleges

Schools

  • Velammal Vidhyalaya CBSE
  • Sriram Vidya mandir matriculation school.
  • Sriram Vidya mandir School.
  • Sri Aravindar Matriculation School.
  • Raja National Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
  • Carmel Public School.
  • Sri Gnana Banu Vidyalaya Matriculation School.
  • Government Higher Secondary School.
  • Sri Gomathi Vidyala.
  • Sri Mahalakashmi Vidyalaya Metriculation School.

Marriage Halls & Party Halls

  • Kalaimamani Durai Thirumana Maaligai
  • Sumangali Mahal
  • Sri Venkatachalapathy Palace
  • GK Mahal
  • Padmavathi Ramadoss Thirumana Mandabam
  • Govindha Rajulu Thirumana Mandabam
  • Sri Venkateswara Thirumana Maligai
  • MKN Palace
  • APG Party Hall
  • CNV Mahal
  • DKC Mahal
  • SS Mahal
  • DJ Party Hall
  • BSN Mini Hall

Nearby town

  • Perumalpattu, a village about 2 km from Veppampattu in South bound, is known for lush green scenery and comparatively untouched flora.
  • Sevvapet Village, is about 2 km from Veppampattu in West bound, the population of the village increased highly in the last decade due to migration from other nearby villages as a result of the Housing Boarding scheme and it has oldest Government High School.
  • Natural and Rural Environment: The town retains a rural charm with agricultural fields and open spaces, which is a contrast to the urban sprawl of Chennai. This makes it an attractive option for people who prefer a quieter, more relaxed environment.
  • Proximity to City: Veppampattu location within the Chennai Metropolitan Region makes it an ideal place for people who work in the city but want to avoid the high cost of living. The nearby Chennai Bypass Road and other arterial roads also enhance its connectivity.