Ramapuram is a neighbourhood in the western part of

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. It is situated on the

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at a distance of 3 kilometres from

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. Ramapuram forms a part of Maduravoyal taluk,

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Geography

Ramapuram is part of ward number 154 and 155 of the

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. The former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,

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's residence was in Ramapuram. The place known as "MGR Gardens" now houses the

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Ramapuram is also famous for Arasamaram Temple which is nearly 100 years old and Lakshmi

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Perumal Temple (Lakshmi Narasimhan idol is approximately 2000 years old). The neighbourhood is surrounded by big hospitals like

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and SRM. Large organizations like

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, IBHYA, and DLF IT Park are also located in Ramapuram. Educational institutes include SRM University and SRM Easwari Engineering college, which is also located in the SRM campus and is affiliated to

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Nearest Railway station : Guindy (8 km)

* Buses available to travel between Guindy railway station and Ramapuram which are: 54 series, 88 series, 49 series, 18E, 21E * From Guindy Railway Station To Ramapuram, Share autos are also available.

Demographics

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, Ramapuram had a population of 35,251. Males constitute 47% of the population and females 53%. Ramapuram has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 61%. In Ramapuram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of Worship

* Angalamman temple arasamaram * Kalasathamman Temple * Nagathamman temple *Lakshmi Narashima Perumal temple is one of the oldest temple in Ramapuram. It was around 1200 years old. * Sai baba temple

Health care

SRM Dental college is located here along with SRM general hospital. MIOT hospitals, an iconic healthcare provider in India is located here

References

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