Chinnasekkadu
# Chinnasekkadu

Chinnasekkadu is a neighbourhood of Chennai in Chennai district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Chinnasekkadu used to be a town panchayat in Thiruvallur district. In 2011, Chinnasekkadu town panchayat was merged with Chennai Corporation. Chinnasekkadu comes under ward 29 in Zone 3(Madhavaram) of Chennai Corporation.

## Geography

Chinnasekkadu is located at 13°10′N 80°16′E﻿ / ﻿13.17°N 80.26°E﻿ / 13.17; 80.26. It has an average elevation of 11 metres (36 feet).

## Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Chinnasekkadu had a population of 9744. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chinnasekkadu has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 69%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

