Veppampattu is a town and 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 ( more than 50 deaths)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 ( thirupathi - chennai highway)
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 Name Public/Private MICR Code IFSC Code ATM Centre Indian Overseas Bank Public Waiting IOBA0002772 Yes Indian Bank Public 600019236 IDIB000V111 Yes City Union Bank Private 607054204 CIUB0000062 Yes
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 numberStartEndViaM54VPoonamalleeVeppampattu Rly.StNenmam, Thirumazhisai54VT NagarVeppampattu Rly.StSaidapet, Guindy, Porur, Iyyappanthangal, Poonamallee572TiruvallurAvadiVeppampattu, 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
TimingStartEndVia7.24amArakkonamChennai Central Veppampattu7.54amArakkonamChennai Central Veppampattu8.29amThiruvallurChennai Central Veppampattu8.40amThiruvannamalaiTambaram Veppampattu9.34amThiruvallurChennai Central Veppampattu6.57PmChennai CentralArakkonam Veppampattu
Education institutions
Colleges
Sriram Engineering College. Sriram Polytechnic college. Bhajarang Engineering College.
Schools
Velammal Vidhyalaya CBSE Sriram Vidya mandir matriculation school. Sriram Vidya mandir (CBSE) 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.
References
thehindu.com