Veppampattu is one of the fastest developing suburban areas in Chennai City. It is Western part of the suburbs of the Metropolitan city Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu between Chennai and Arakkonam on the Chennai - Arakkonam railway line. It is fast-growing with a number of schools and colleges. Electric trains and NH 205 road provide transportation to Chennai. Veppampatu can be approached by both train and bus. Bus stop is a very nearby railway station. Veppampattu comes under Chennai Metropolitan Area.

Veppampattu can be approached by Lucas-Thiruvallur High Road or Poonamalle High Road next to Thiruninravur. Educational institutions and engineering colleges contribute to the development of Veppampattu.

The neighbourhood is served by the Veppampattu railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. The next railway station is Thirunindravur.

As of 2011 India census, Veppampattu had a population of 20,456. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Veppampattu has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average, male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%.

Veppampattu has banks with the following.

Bank Name	Public/Private	MICR Code	IFSC Code	ATM Centre
Indian Overseas Bank	Public	Waiting	IOBA0002772	Yes
Indian Bank	Public	600019236	IDIB000V111	Yes
City Union Bank	Private	607054204	CIUB0000062	Yes

Veppampattu is well connected by road and rail. National Highroad 205 connecting Chennai and Anantpur in Andhra Pradesh.

MTC Services connecting Veppampattu:

Route Number	Start	End	Via
M54V	Poonamallee	Veppampattu Rly.St	Nenmam, Thirumazhisai
54V	T Nagar	Veppampattu Rly.St	Saidapet, Guindy, Porur, Iyyappanthangal, Poonamallee
572	Tiruvallur	Avadi	Veppampattu, Tiruninravur, Pattabiram,
77V	Veppampattu Eswaran Nagar	C.M.B.T	Tiruninravur, Pattabiram, Avadi, Ambattur, Amb Est]]

Two fast local (vellore cantonment and Beach fast morning 9:40) trains will stop and normal EMU trains bound to Thiruvallur, Kadambathur, Thiruvalangadu, Arakkonam Junction and Tiruttani starting from Chennai Central and Chennai Beach Velachery halt at Veppampattu. Train timings between Chennai Central and Tirutani http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1345107817375-MASMSB-TRT%20%20up.pdf

• Sriram Engineering College.
• Sriram College of Arts and Science.
• Sriram Polytechnic college.
• Bhajarang Engineering College.

• Velammal Vidhyalaya CBSE.
• Sriram Vidya mandir matriculation school.
• Sriram Vidya mandir (CBSE) School.
• Sri Aravindar Matriculation School.
• Raja National Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
• Carmel Public School.
• Gnana Banu Matriculation School.
• Government Higher Secondary School.
• Sri Gomathi Vidyala.
• Sri Mahalakashmi Vidyalaya Metriculation School.

• Perumalpattu, a village about 2 km from Veppampattu in South bound, is known for lush green scenery and comparatively untouched flora.
• Sevvapet Village, is about 2 km from Veppampattu in West bound, the population of the village increased highly in the last decade due to migration from other nearby villages as a result of the Housing Boarding scheme and it has oldest Government High School.

• Natural and Rural Environment: The town retains a rural charm with agricultural fields and open spaces, which is a contrast to the urban sprawl of Chennai. This makes it an attractive option for people who prefer a quieter, more relaxed environment.

• Proximity to City: Veppampattu location within the Chennai Metropolitan Region makes it an ideal place for people who work in the city but want to avoid the high cost of living. The nearby Chennai Bypass Road and other arterial roads also enhance its connectivity.

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