M.G.R. Nagar (shortened from
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 24 December 1987), also popularly known as M.G.R., was an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and filmmaker who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987 ...
Nagar) is a neighbourhood located in
Chennai
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, India. The area is known for its busy vegetable market and fish market.
Location
M.G.R Nagar is situated to the south of Anna Main Road in
K. K. Nagar in Chennai. It is surrounded by K. K. Nagar in the north,
Nesapakkam
Nesapakkam is a locality in the K.K.Nagar which is part of the city of Chennai, India. It is situated between Virugambakkam
Virugambakkam is a residential neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is an important residential area of ...
in the West,
Adyar River in the south and
Jafferkhanpet
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in the South East.
Transportation
All the MTC buses originating or terminating at K.K. Nagar bus terminus ply through MGR Nagar's Three bus stops (M.G.R Nagar Market, Data Udipi Stop and Ajantha Stop) on the Anna Main road provide access to the neighbourhood. A number of share autos ply frequently to this area and beyond from Udayam Theatre Junction in
Ashok Nagar.
Public Services
An M.G.R. Nagar Police station (R10) is located at Venkataraman road.
Events
In October 2005, 42 people died in a stampede among the 4000 people who had gathered for flood relief distribution.
References
Neighbourhoods in Chennai
Memorials to M G Ramachandran
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