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GST Road
Grand Southern Trunk Road (or) National Highways 45 is an arterial road in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Chennai–Trichy Highway. The Road starts from Kathipara Junction in St Thomas Mount, Chennai towards Tiruchirappalli. It branches out from Anna Salai (previously known as Mount Road). The Road runs through important localities like Meenambakkam, Pallavaram, Chrompet, Tambaram, Vandalur, Kilambakkam, Guduvanchery, Paranur, Chengalpattu, Madurantakam, Tindivanam, Villupuram, Vikravandi Ulundurpet and Perambalur. Major Junctions Chennai City # Mount-Poonamallee Road near Kathipara Junction. # Mount-Medavakkam High Road in St.Thomas Mount. # Pallavaram-Kundrathur-Poonamallee Road (Pammal Main Road) in Pallavaram. # Pallavaram-Thiruneermalai Road in Pallavaram. # Pallavaram-Thuraipakkam Radial Road in Pallavaram. # Chitlapakkam and Hasthinapuram Main Road near MIT Bridge Along GST Road. # Gandhi Road in Tambaram. # Velachery Main Road and Mudichur Road in Tambaram. # Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maduranthakam
Madurantakam () is the southernmost suburb of Chennai city and a municipality in Chengalpattu district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is known for the artificial and second largest lake in Tamil Nadu, the Maduranthakam lake. It is said to have been built by the Chola King Uttama Chola, also called as Maduranthaka, during his reign. It is also home to the Eri-Katha Ramar Temple. As of 2011, the town had a population of 30,796. History Madurantakam was ruled by Uttama chola Madurantaka (Chola King) 971–985 CE so, it is named as Madurantakam by the memory of the king .202.21.43.112 (talk) 17:27, 24 September 2022 (UTC) Madurantakam is one of the holy places visited by Ramanuja though it has not been sung by the Alvars. The place is also unique in that Ramanuja's statue is found dressed in white on all days while in almost all temples the saint is dressed in ochre. In two of his poems, Manavala Mamunigal asks everyone who wants to cast away his past sins to worshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai Bypass
The Chennai Bypass Road is a full-access controlled expressway that interconnects four radial Indian National Highways around Chennai, India covering a distance of from Perungalathur (near Tambaram) on NH-32 to puzhal on NH-16 via Maduravoyal at a cost of 4.05 billion. Constructed as part of the National Highway Development Project to decongest the city of transiting vehicles, the expressway interconnects NH-32, NH-48, NH-716 and NH-16. This expressway now forms a part of the circular transportation corridor. Phases Phase I The first phase is six-lane fully access controlled carriageway from Perungalathur on the Grand Southern Trunk Road (NH 32) to Maduravoyal which lies on the Chennai–Bangalore NH-48. A 3-tier trumpet interchange has also been constructed at the starting point at Irumbuliyur. It was inaugurated in April 2008. The Road runs through Thiruneermalai, Pammal, Anakaputhur, Tharapakkam, Kovur, Porur, Vanagaram to reach Maduravoyal. Phase II The se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pallavaram–Thuraipakkam Radial Road
Pallavaram–Thuraipakkam Radial Road (State Highways 109) is an arterial road in Chennai connecting Grand Southern Trunk Road in Pallavaram with Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Thuraipakkam. The road was constructed by State Highways in 2000. Construction of Road divides Pallavaram Eri on the either side of the road. Now Lake is available only on the Northern Side of the Road. Pallavaram Flyover connects this arterial road with GST Road. The road connects Pallavaram, Pammal, Pozhichalur, Tirusulam and Meenambakkam with Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR) and East Coast Road (ECR). This arterial road also makes the transit easier between eastern neighborhoods in Chennai City like Thuraipakkam, Shozhinganallur and Western neighborhoods in Chennai City like Thiruneermalai, Kundrathur and Poonamallee. The road features important junctions: *Echangadu Junction is a four way junction which Medavakkam, Perumbakkam and Nanmangalam on the south and Keelkattalai, Madipakkam and Puzhuthivakkam on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pallavaram–Kundrathur–Poonamallee Road
Pallavaram–Kundrathur–Poonamallee Road or State Highway 113A is an arterial road in Chennai City connecting Grand Southern Trunk Road in Pallavaram with Trunk Road in Kumananchavadi in Poonamallee running for a length of . The road is also known as Pammal Main Road. The road runs through Pammal, Anakaputhur, Kundrathur, Mangadu and Kumanan Chavadi. About 4 km of the road is located in Pallavaram Taluk of Chengalpattu District, the part of Kundrathur Taluk of Kancheepuram District and remaining part is located in Poonamallee Taluk of Thiruvallur District. Light Rail Connectivity As part of the Chennai Monorail Plan, Corridor 1 Plan for the Chennai Monorail includes 54 km long route from Vandalur to Puzhal via Pallavaram - Kundrathur - Poonamallee Road through Pallavaram, Pammal, Anakaputhur, Kundrathur, Mangadu, Kumananchavadi, Govardhanagiri, Avadi Market, Ambattur OT and Puzhal. Later, Lighthouse - Poonamallee Route which was proposed for Monorail Project has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount-Poonamallee Road
St. Thomas Mount-Poonamallee Road, popularly known as the Mount-Poonamallee Road (SH-55), is an arterial road in the city of Chennai, India. It runs for 11 kilometres from Kathipara Junction to the NH 4 highway connecting St. Thomas Mount with the suburb of Poonamallee. About 5 kilometres of the Mount-Poonamallee Road is located in the Alandur taluk of Chennai district, part of Maduravoyal Taluk in Chennai district and the remainder in the Poonamallee taluk of Thiruvallur district. Features The road is divided into two sections. The first section from St. Thomas Mount to Nandambakkam covering a distance of one kilometre is more narrow than the rest of the stretch and is known as Butt Road. Places transversed * St. Thomas Mount * Nandambakkam * Ramapuram * Manapakkam * Mugalivakkam * Porur * Iyyappanthangal * Kattupakkam * Karayanchavadi * Kumananchavadi * Poonamallee See also * Transport in Chennai Transport in Chennai includes various modes of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perambalur
Perambalur is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of Perambalur district and Perambalur ''taluk'' (sub-district). census, the town had a population of 49,648. There are a set of 11th century Buddha statues around the villages of Perambalur called Perambalur Buddhas. Geography It is the largest town and administrative headquarters of Perambalur district, as well as Perambalur Taluk (Sub-District). The town covers an area of 20.59 sq.km. Though a landlocked district, fossils of marine species dated 416 million years ago were found near the Kunnam taluk of the district, revealing the fact that the land was part of the ancient sea. Demographics According to 2011 census, Perambalur had a population of 49,648 with a sex-ratio of 1,013 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. A total of 5,190 were under the age of six, constituting 2,678 males and 2,512 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 29 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulundurpettai
Ulundurpettai or Ulundurpet (உளுந்தூர்பேட் / உளுந்தூர்பேட்டை) is a Municipality in Ulundurpet taluk of kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is at the intersection of NH 68 and NH 45 located 205 km from Chennai and 129 km from Tiruchirappalli. Ulundurpettai itself is a Constituency for Tamil Nadu State Assembly, and is the Taluk headquarters for Ulundurpet taluka in the eastern region of Kallakurichi district, and is in Ulundurpet revenue block. The Panchayat Town also has a railway station connecting Villupuram Junction, Villupuram and Virudhachalam Junction, Virudhachalam.- Ulundurpet railway station. Etymology Ulundurpet was once the home for Palyagar(பாளையகாரர்) . The remains of the mud fort are still to be seen. The name Ulundurpettai is derived from the Saivaite temple currently called as Mashapureeswarar (மாஷபுரீஸ்வரர்) temple, located in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikravandi
Vikravandi is a town in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Geography Vikravandi is located at . It has an average elevation of 44 metres (144 feet). The National Highway NH 132 connects Villupuram and Tindivanam, passes through Vikravandi and NH 36 connects Vikravandi and Manamadurai through Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and Pudukkotai. It is located at the distance of 154 km from Chennai, 14 km from Villupuram and 35 km from Pondicherry. Demographics India census, Vikravandi had a population of 10,141. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Vikravandi has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 66%. In Vikravandi, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Transport Road NH 36 connects Vikravandi and Manamadurai via Panruti – Neyveli – Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Pudukottai bypasses Villupuram Viluppuram, Villupuram, or Vizhuppuram () is a Munic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viluppuram
Viluppuram, Villupuram, or Vizhuppuram () is a Municipality and the administrative headquarters of Viluppuram district. Located south west of a Tiruvannamalai and north west of Cuddalore null The town serves as a major railway junction, and National Highway 45 passes through it. Agriculture is a main source of income. As Government of India 2011 census data indicated, Viluppuram had a population of 96,253. and the town's literacy rate has been recorded as 90.16% by Census 2011. In 1919, Vilppuram was officially constituted as a municipality, which today comprises 42 wards, making it the largest town and municipality in Viluppuram district. History In 1677, Shivaji took Gingee area with the assistance of Golkonda forces. Later in 18th century, both the English and French acquired settlements in South Arcot. During the Anglo-French rivalry, the entire district was turned into a war land. After some time, the entire area came under the control of East India Company. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tindivanam
Tindivanam is a town and a municipality in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest town in Villupuram District after the headquarters town Villupuram. Important roads from north to south (NH 45) Tamil Nadu pass through Tindivanam and similarly from west to east (NH 66). History Tindivanam was earlier known as (திந்திரிவனம்) due to the shivan (Eswaran) temple located at Tindivanam. The name of Shiva(Suyambu linga) located there is திந்திரிஈஸ்வர். (Thinthrineeswarar) with Maragadhambigai Amman is a Thevara Vaipu Sthalam. Tindivanam is a Selection grade Municipal Town. Tindivanam was constituted as a Municipality in 01.04.1949 then it was upgraded as 2nd grade Municipality from 03.04.1970, 1st grade Municipality in 22.05.98 and Selection Grade in 02.12.2008. Ennairam, located near Tindivanam, has inscriptions about the Hindu shastras that date back to the 11th century. The Chola temple of N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chengalpattu
Chengalpattu, previously known as Chingleput, is a city and the headquarters of Chengalpattu district of the state Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located near to the industrial and IT hub. It is the headquarters of the district and is away from the state capital, Chennai on the National Highway 45 (India), National Highway 45. It is an important commercial center. It has a medical college and other colleges affiliated with the University of Madras. In 2011, the town had a population of 62,579. Etymology The city is believed to have been named after a lily called 'chenkazhuneer poo' (செங்கழுநீர் பூ) which is found aplenty in the region. It is near the banks of Palar River about 56 km southwest of Chennai city (Madras) and thus Chengapattu is called the "Gateway of Chennai". History Chengalpattu dates from the early Chola dynasty of the 2nd century BCE. Chengalpattu was formerly a capital of the kings of Vijayanagara, after their defeat by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
