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| Coordinates:12°57′54″N80°11′46″E / 12.96487°N 80.19611°E /12.96487; 80.19611 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | CMDA |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 14,940 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600091 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-22 |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
Madipakkam is residential locality situated in south ofChennai,India. As of2016, it has been merged with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
As of 2001[update] Indiacensus,[1] Madipakkam had a population of 14,940. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Madipakkam has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 95%. In Madipakkam, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Madipakkam Lake spans over 60 acres and is a local ecological and recreational spot where people and birds flockalike.[2] The present-day Lakeview area is the result of two decades of consistent efforts of conservation by the GCC, the local population and environmental organisations who have transformed the area from a barren land to a thriving hub of birds, insects, and aquatic life. As of 2015, the region is an ecologically protected zone that hosts 25-50 birds everymigratoryseason.[3] The lake is also a popular fishing spot for the locals, and the bank of the lake is lined with eateries that become busy in the evenings. In the mornings and evenings, the perimeter of the lake is a haven for fitness enthusiasts, joggers, and senior citizens who enjoy leisurely walks. Apart from the Madipakkam Lake, the surrounding areas have many small lakes such as thePuzhuthivakkam Lake, theNanganallur hidden lake, and other minor ponds and water bodies. While poorsewage and waste management issues[4] persist, the Madipakkam Lake continues to be an important local social andecological hub.
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