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Moovarasampettai
Moovarasanpattu is a census town in Chengalpattu district and part of the Chennai metropolitan area in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Demographics India census, Moovarasanpet had a population of 9672 persons. Males constitute 50.68% of the population and females 49.32%. Moovarasanpet has an average literacy rate of 82.7%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 79.2%. This town is one of the few which has walled its town water tank to prevent it from being used for real estate development. Most neighboring towns have converted their water tanks to Public transportation stations (buses) or apartments. This area comes under St. Thomas Mount Panchayat Union. There are demands to merge with Greater Chennai Corporation for long time as near by areas like Madipakkam, Puzhuthivakkam have been merged in 2011. Economy Moovarasanpet was considered as the hub for Quarrying, but it is banned. The main business there now is stone crushing u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chengalpattu District
Chengalpattu District is one of the 38 List of districts of Tamil Nadu, districts of Tamil Nadu, in India. The district headquarters is located at Chengalpattu. Chengalpattu district came into existence on 29 November 2019 when it was carved out of Kanchipuram district after the announcement about the bifurcation of districts on 18 July 2019. Administration Chengalpattu District has 3 Revenue Divisions * Tambaram Revenue Division: Pallavaram taluk, Tambaram taluk and Vandalur taluk. * Chengalpattu Revenue Division: Chengalpattu taluk, Thiruporur taluk and Tirukalukundram taluk. * Madurantakam Revenue Division: Madurantakam taluk and Cheyyur taluk. Taluks in the Tambaram and Chengalpattu Revenue Divisions lie in the Chennai Metropolitan Area. District Panchayat Chengalpattu district has 16 district panchayat wards details of which are in City Municipal Corporation Chengalpattu district has 1 City Municipal Corporation * Tambaram City Municipal Corporation Municipalitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madipakkam
Madipakkam is residential locality situated in south of Chennai, India. It has been recently placed under the Greater Chennai Corporation. Demographics India census, Madipakkam had a population of 14,940. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Madipakkam has an average literacy rate of 98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 95%. In Madipakkam, 9% of the population are under 6 years of age. Bus routes *M45A Madipakkam to Vivekanandar House, via : Velachery, Saidapet, Nandanam, Alwarpet, Royapettah *51M Madipakkam to T. Nagar, via : St. Thomas Mount, NGO Colony, Guindy, Saidapet, CIT Nagar *21LX Madipakkam to Broadway, via : Velachery, Little Mount, Adyar, Foreshore Estate, Santhome, Chepauk, Marina Beach, St. George Fort *S82 Madipakkam to Alandur, via : Moovarasanpet, Puluthiwakkam, Nanganallur, St. Thomas Mount *M1 Madipakkam to Thiruvanmiyur, via : Velachery, Tharamani, SRP Tools ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai, also known as Madras (List of renamed places in India#Tamil Nadu, its official name until 1996), is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Tamil Nadu by population, largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost states and territories of India, state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Census of India, 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the List of most populous cities in India, sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fourth-most-populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1688, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation in India and the second oldest in the world after City of London Corporation, London. Historically, the region was part of the Chola dynasty, Chola, Pandya dynasty, Pandya, Pallava dynasty, Pallava and Vijayanagara Empire, Vijayanagara kingdoms during various eras. The coastal land which then contained th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washermanpet
Vannarapettai () is a northern neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is also known as Pazhaya Vannarapettai (), sometimes shortened as Vannai. It is located north of Parrys Corner and adjacent to Royapuram. Washermanpet is famous for its jewelry shops and matchbox industries, many of which are centered on two main arterial roads. Mannadi, Chennai, Broadway, George Town, Chennai, Parrys, Royapuram, Korukkupet, Tondiarpet,Kasimedu and Tiruvottiyur are located adjacent to this locality. History The name comes from the fact that it used to be the washermen's enclave in Chennai, where many of the city's dhobi ghats used to be located. Prior to the development of T.Nagar and Purasawalkam, Washermenpet acted as the textile business hub of Chennai. Washermenpet is one of the several Dhobikhanas in Chennai since colonial times with others being Adyar (Chennai), Adayar, Chetput (Chennai), Chetpet, Saidapet and Mylapore. Colleges and schools There are many historical educational establ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai Metro
The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, India. Operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) – a joint venture between the Government of India and the State Government of Tamil Nadu, the network consists of two lines and spans . The system uses standard gauge and has 41 underground and elevated stations. Once ongoing construction is completed, it will become the 2nd largest rapid transit system in India after the Delhi Metro. Planning for the metro started in 2007-08 with construction commencing in February 2009. After testing in 2014, the first segment of the metro between the Alandur and Koyambedu stations on the Green Line began operations on 29 June 2015. On 21 September 2016, operations on the Blue Line commenced between Chennai Airport and Little Mount. The underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermanpet of Blue Line opened on 10 February 2019, completing phase 1 of the Metro. Three more lines covering a length of are under c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Line (Chennai Metro)
The Blue Line is one of the two operational lines of Chennai Metro apart from the Green line, in Chennai, India. The line stretches from to , covering a distance of . The line consists of 26 stations out of which 13 stations are underground and the rest are elevated or on ground level. In May 2018, operations on the blue line commenced between Saidapet and AG-DMS with the extended underground stretch from AG-DMS to Washermanpet of blue line commencing operations on 10 February 2019 completing the phase 1 of the metro. Planning and construction Phase I In 2006, a modern metro rail system was planned for Chennai modeled after the Delhi Metro. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was tasked with preparing a detailed project report on the implementation of metro system in Chennai. Based on the report, the Government of Tamil Nadu approved the first phase of the project in November 2007. The first phase was planned with two lines covering with being underground. The fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meenambakkam Metro Station
Meenambakkam is an elevated metro station on the North-South Corridor of the Blue Line of Chennai Metro in Chennai, India. This station serves the neighbourhoods of Meenambakkam and Tirusulam. Construction The construction work of the station was awarded to URC Construction Company Private Limited, Erode. Station The station is an elevated one although the stretch after the station dips below the ground for a brief distance to negotiate the air funnel area of the second runway of the airport. Traffic As of 2019, Meenambakkam Metro had a footfall of nearly 2,500 a day. Parking The station has a parking lot with a capacity of 200 to 250 vehicles. In December 2019, the CMRL introduced multi-level two-wheeler parking at the station. Station layout See also * List of Chennai metro stations * Chennai Metro * Chennai International Airport * Meenambakkam Meenambakkam is a southern neighbourhood of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is home to Chennai Internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keelkattalai
Keelkattalai (also written as Kilkattalai or Keezhkattalai or "Keellhkattalai") is a suburb of Chennai, India and is part of the Chennai metropolitan area. Formerly a part of Pallavaram Municipality, it was merged into Tambaram City Municipal Corporation in 2021. Statistics Census of India, Keelkattalai had a population of 27,981. History The name Keelkattalai is derived from the word கீழ் from கிழக்கு (east) and கட்டளை (village) and translates to "The village to the east", with respect to Pallavaram, a Pallava era settlement. Initially, Keelkattalai was incorporated as a village panchayat and on 17 January 1970, it was merged with the Zamin Pallavaram Town Panchayat, Issa Pallavaram Town Panchayat, Hasthinapuram Town Panchayat and Nemilichery Panchayat to form the Pallavaram municipality Connectivity Keelkattalai enjoys a well connected road network to major hubs in the city through two arterial roads connecting namely the Medav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirusulam
Tirusulam is a southern suburb of Chennai and a census town in Chengalpattu district falling within the Chennai metropolitan area, adjoining the Chennai International Airport, with the cargo terminal located at the adjacent Meenambakkam. The locality is served by Tirusulam railway station and Pallavaram Railway Station. Connectivity to Chennai Central Railway Station is provided by the Chennai Airport metro station of the Chennai Metro. Also there is a tower testing station here. Tirusulam will be part of Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. History Tirusulam was known as "Tirusuram" and also known as "Sathurvethimangalam" it has its origin in the Tiruppurasundari Tirusoolanathar temple which is believed to have been constructed in the 11th century CE by Kulothunga I. The walls of the temple have inscriptions from the Chola period, and Pandiya kingdom, which denotes by the temple inscription The temple has big historical mysteries behind the walls. There is a story of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanganallur
Nanganallur or Nangainallur is one of the southern neighborhoods of Chennai, India. Since September 2011, it has become a part of Chennai Corporation. It is a residential area close to the Chennai International Airport. History The name 'Nanganallur' is derived from the name 'Nangainallur'. The presiding deity of the Rajarajeshwari Temple in Nanganllur is also referred to as 'Nangai' by the locals, which is why this place's name translates to the land of 'Nangai'. Since the mid-1980's, Nanganallur has seen a rapid increase in infrastructure, with numerous residential apartments, restaurants, shops and many more popping up here and there. This place is home to numerous temples, thus earning the name of a temple town. It's well renowned as a comfortable residential location due to its proximity to the airport, the southern suburbs and also the city centre. Demographics As of the 2001 Indian census, Nanganallur had a population of 86,230. As a result of Chennai's booming IT busi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puzhuthivakkam
Puzhuthivakkam, commonly known as Ullagaram or Ullagaram–Puzhuthivakkam, is a southern neighbourhood of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. Puzhuthivakkam loosely translates to dust neighborhood. The neighbourhood is part of the Greater Chennai Corporation, following Chennai's expansion into Kanchipuram district. Puzhuthivakkam is located between the neighborhoods of Madipakkam, Adambakkam, Velachery, Pallikaranai, and Nanganallur. Puzhuthivakkam was initially developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Upon completion of the MRTS extension line, the neighborhood will be served by Puzhuthivakkam railway station. As of 2011, the town had a population of 53,322. Demographics According to 2011 census, Puzhithivakkam had a population of 53,322 with a sex-ratio of 992 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. A total of 5,280 were under the age of six, constituting 2,679 males and 2,601 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 5.39% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
