Palavakam is a locality in the south of

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in Chennai district in the

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n state of

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. It is located on the East Coast Road about 6 km south of Adyar.

Demographics

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, Palavakam had a population of 14,369. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Palavakam has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 68%. In Palavakam, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Educational institutions

The First bilingual International School in Chennai,

German International School Chennai The German International School Chennai is a primary and secondary school in Palavakkam, Chennai, India. The school was established in 2010. The school is the first vegan school in India. Curriculum The school has kindergarten to Twelfth grade. ...

is situated in 4/391, Ram Garden, Anna Salai, Palavakkam.Contact Info
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. Retrieved on 11 February 2015. "4/391 Ram Garden Anna Salai Palavakkam Chennai 600 041"

References

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