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Prisoners

22,101

Authorized Capacity

14,780

Current Population

67%

Occupancy Rate

Gender Distribution

14,115

Male Prisoners (95.5%)

665

Female Prisoners (4.5%)

Prisoner Categories

Convicted

5,094

34.5% of total population

Under Trial

1,283

8.7% of total population

Remand Prisoners

7,301

49.4% of total population

Our Facilities

Puzhal 1
Puzhal 2
Puzhal 3
Saidapet
Santhome
Sub Jails

Central Jail - Puzhal 1

Category: Convict Men

Houses convicted male prisoners with various rehabilitation programs including vocational training and education. The facility focuses on reforming inmates through structured activities and skill development programs.

Central Jail - Puzhal 2

Category: Remand Men

Facility for male prisoners on remand, focusing on legal aid and pre-trial services. Provides necessary support and guidance to undertrial prisoners while they await court proceedings.

Central Jail - Puzhal 3

Category: Women (Convict & Remand)

Dedicated facility for women prisoners, offering specialized rehabilitation programs. The facility provides a safe and supportive environment with programs tailored to the specific needs of female inmates.

Sub Jail - Saidapet

Category: Young Offenders

Special facility for young offenders with focus on education and skill development. The center provides counseling, education, and vocational training to help rehabilitate young individuals.

Vigilance Home - Santhome

Category: Victim Girls

Specialized facility providing care, protection, and rehabilitation for victim girls. Offers counseling, education, and skill development programs to help them rebuild their lives.

Sub Jails

Locations: Ponneri, Tiruttani, Thiruvallur

Network of sub-jails serving different regions, providing basic detention facilities and rehabilitation programs. These facilities focus on local prisoner management and community reintegration programs.

Our Mission: Rehabilitation & Reintegration

We believe in the power of transformation through education, vocational training, and spiritual guidance.

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