Acharapakkam

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Acharapakkam

— city —

Acharapakkam

Location of Acharapakkam

in Tamil Nadu and India

Coordinates 12.3959°N 79.8091°E

Country India

State Tamil Nadu

District(s) Kancheepuram

Population 9,013 (2001)

Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Codes
• Pincode • 603301

• Telephone • +91-44

• Vehicle • TN-21-Z-**** and TN-19-Z-****(new)

Acharapakkam (Tamil: அச்சிறுப் பாக்கம் ) is apanchayat town in Kancheepuram district in

theIndian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its ancient Shiva temple (Arulmigu Aatcheeswarar
Temple) which is one of the Devaram temples.
Contents

 1 Name Etymology
 2 Location
 3 Demographics
 4 Educational institutions
  5 Transportation
 6 Politics
 7 References
Name Etymology
It is believed that the temple here (Arulmigu Aatcheeswarar Temple) is associated with the legend of
Tripurasamhaaram (related to that at Tiruvatikai Veerattaanam). Legend here is that when Lord
Shiva was heading ahead in his Chariot (Tamil:தேர் ) to destroy the Tripurams, the Axle
(Tamil: அச்சு) on Lord Shiva's chariot had broken at this village into two pieces (Tamil: இரு
பாகம் ), reminding him of Ganesha whom he had not meditated upon prior to his setting out on his
mission.
It is also believed that A Pandya ruler who was on his way bringing soil from Ganges for constructing
a dam on a local river nearby this place happened to pass through this village in his chariot. While
passing, the axle of his chariot is also said to have broken at this village in to two pieces.

Hence the name of this village became Achu Iru Paagam (Tamil: அச்சு + இரு + பாகம் )
Meaning : "Axle into two pieces" Later this name eventually became Achirupakkam
(Tamil:அச்சிறுப் பாக்கம் ) and then to Acharapakkam (Tamil: அச்சரப் பாக்கம் )
Location
Acharapakkam is located along the busy National Highway(NH45), 96 km away from Chennai and 3
km away from the famous temple town Melmaruvathur.
Kanchipuram - 68 km Melmaruvathur - 3 km

Vandavasi - 32 km Acharapakkam Cheyyur - 20 km

Tindivanam - 28 km Pondicherry - 68 km
Destinations from Acharapakkam

The Police Station in Acharapakkam is one of the oldest police stations in Tamil Nadu, witnessing
over 100 years of its existence.

Acharapakkam is also known for its Naadi astrology center.

Acharapakkam is also known to have a divine shrine which is called as " Mazhai Malai Madha" in the
mountain hills.

Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Acharapakkam had a population of 9013. Males and females each have
an equal percentage of the population. Its literacy rate of almost 73% is higher than the national
average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females being literate. 10% of the population is
under 6 years of age.
Educational institutions
 St.Josephs matriculation hr. sec School
  Adhi parasakthi matriculation hr. sec school
 Marwar Government Higher. Secondary School
Transportation
As Acharapakkam lies on the Busy NH45, this place is easily reachable from any part of the state.
TNSTC-VPM operates buses to/from Acharapakkam to/from other major parts of the district and also
to some deep interior villages nearby Acharapakkam. Though Long distance buses (SETC & others)
don't stop here at Acharapakkam,due to its closest proximity to Melmaruvathur, one can easily
access Acharapakkam by alighting at Melmaruvathur. Apart from Govt buses, Good number of
Private buses & Mini Buses ply on different routes connecting Acharapakkam.

Politics
Acharapakkam (SC) (State Assembly Constituency) is part of Chengalpattu (Lok Sabha
constituency).[2]
References
1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns
(Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16.
Retrieved 2008-11-01.
2. ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies". Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of
India. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
Acharapakkam
Next station northbound: South Line, Chennai Suburban Next station southbound:
Melmaruvathur Stop number: 36 KM from starting: 98.21 Tozhuppedu
These are the stations of South Line of Chennai Suburban Railway
Chennai Beach · Chennai Fort · Park Town · Chennai
Egmore · Chetpet · Nungambakkam · Kodambakkam · Mambalam · Saidapet ·Guindy · St. Thomas
Mount · Palavanthangal · Meenambakkam · Tirusulam · Pallavaram · Chromepet · Tambaram
Sanatorium ·Tambaram · Perungalathur · Vandalur · Urapakkam · Guduvancheri · Potheri · Kattangulathur · Maraimalai
Nagar · Singaperumal
Koil · Paranur · Chengalpattu · Tirumani · Ottivakkam · Padalam · Karunguzhi · Madurantakam · Paakkam · Melmaruvathur ·Acha
rapakkam · Tozhuppedu · Karasangal · Olakur · Panchalam · Tindivanam · Mailam · Perani · Vikravandi · Mundiyampakkam ·Villu
puram