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Chennai Overview and Demographics
📌 Chennai, the capital of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is also its largest city, formerly known as Madras.
🏢 It is a vibrant, multicultural city famous for its history, culture, art, and literature, built upon Tamil culture.
🏭 Chennai is nicknamed the "Detroit of India" due to the presence of major vehicle manufacturing companies, making it a significant automobile hub.
🌍 Surprisingly, the World Bank's main office for the region is located in Chennai.

Geographical and Statistical Data
📏 The city of Chennai spans approximately 426 sq km and is situated at an altitude of 6.7 meters above sea level on the Coromandel Coast in the Bay of Bengal.
👥 According to the 2011 census, the total population was about 4.6 million, with a high literacy rate of approximately 90%.
⚖️ The sex ratio is nearly equal, with 990 females per 1000 males.
🕌 Religious demographics include 80.3% Hindus, 9.45% Muslims, and 7.72% Christians.

Infrastructure and Connectivity
🚗 Vehicle registration plates starting with TN01 or TN02 indicate registration within Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu.
🚆 The main railway station is Chennai Central, the busiest railway junction in South India on the Chennai-Howrah Main Line, connecting to several major Indian cities daily.
✈️ The city has an International Airport located about 20 km from the city center.
🌊 Chennai is well-connected globally via road, rail, air, and a seaport.

History and Tourism
📜 The name Chennai was first officially used on August 8, 1639, by the East India Company.
🏛️ The name was officially changed from Madras to Chennai by the Tamil Nadu government in 1996, following previous rule by the Pallavas, Portuguese, and British.
🏖️ Popular tourist attractions include Elliot's Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Valluvar Kottam, Breezy Beach, the Chennai Museum, and the famous Marina Beach.
🍜 The city is a paradise for South Indian food lovers, offering authentic tastes like hot Idli Sambar and Dosa cooked on the griddle.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Chennai is a major automobile manufacturing hub attracting foreign companies due to its location near the coast and excellent road network.
➡️ The city boasts a high literacy rate of 90% based on 2011 census data.
➡️ Official documentation of the name Chennai dates back to 1639 by the East India Company, though the official name change occurred in 1996.
➡️ Visitors can experience key cultural and historical sites like the Marina Beach and ancient temples.

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