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Anakaputhur

Anakaputhur is a small town located near Sriperumbudur. The town is a  neighbor between Sriperumbudur and Chennai. For more than several decades, Anakaputhur was famous for its small business establishments. Weaving business was a well reformed field in the town. The traditional business's fame reduced and declined due to the presence of modern competition. Currently, the town has an overall population of 55,000. With a majority of the locals falling under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribal Caste.

Anakaputhur Weaving

Growth of Anakaputhur


Small business in Anakaputhur Agriculture plays a crucial role in the income and growth of the city. More than 78% of the local population comprises of marginal workers, household workers and labourers.Weaving in Anakaputhur became famous during early 1960s. Weavers employed many enticing tricks and techniques. Gone are the days when Anakaputhur was unable to cope up with modernization. Today, it is promising suburb with lots of scope for new settlements, agriculture and small businesses. The place acquired a name in history through its beautiful dhotis, woven saris, shirt fabrics and lungis. The locals are exceptionally skilled in making these beautiful hand-made creations. Exotic banana fibre sarees from the city are famous even today! According to ardent weavers, you require 150 grams of fiber, 500 grams of banana stem and lots of time to make these exquisite sarees.


Temples in Anakaputhur


People from different parts of the district visit Anakaputhur's Sri Raghavendra Swami Mrithika Brindhavana Temple. Devotees from Pozhichalur, Sriperumbudur and Pammal consider the place as a blessed consign. The Brindhavana was made by two ardent devotees in the region. The temple was built in early 1980s. The main purpose of this temple is to promote the Philosopy of Hinduism and the principles of Sri Dwaitha Siddantha.

Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindhavana
Venkateshwara Nagar (West), Anakaputhur, Chennai – 600070.
Phone: 044 – 2248 2972.

Transport in Anakaputhur


There are many buses between Sriperumbudur and Anakaputhur. Buses services include  60, 166, 60 A, M 66, 60 C, PP 66, 60 E, 566 B, M60, 266, 566 and K66. These are private and MTC operators. Secondly, the Chennai Airport is just 5 km away from Anakaputhur. With the nearest railway station in Pallavaram (which is around 4 km away).

Hotels in Anakaputhur

If you wish to spend a few days in this village of Sriperumbudur, there are several hotels that you can choose from.

Hotel Usha

No 64, Pammal Main Rd, Anakaputhur
Phone : 094 44 738284
Price Starts From : Rs. 450 to Rs. 1250

Sri Maruthi Hotel
No.72, Pammal Main Rd, Anakaputhur
Price Starts From : Rs. 550 to Rs. 750

Pavithra Hotel
No.101, Pammal Main Rd, Anakaputhur
Price Starts From : Rs. 370 to Rs. 900

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