Pulianthope was initially known as "Medicine Warehouse" for. Englishmen, so it was called as "Marunthukedangu" (மருந்துகிடங்கு) and now it has changed to Pulianthope. From the days of Englishmen this place was very developed area in North Chennai. Also, ( ta, புளியந்தோப்பு) was surrounded with "Binny Mills" which was the biggest garment export factory, Basin bridge railway station, Chennai's biggest cattle slaughter house and meat supplier hub called "Aadudhotti" (ஆடுதொட்டி).
Also, Pulianthope is well known for playing Carrom and football, and many talents came from Pulianthope.
This place also serves as headquarters for the political party annaithu makal katchi(Tamil for all peoples party).
Location
Pulianthope is located near
Pattalam,
Otteri.choolai
Surroundings
References
{{Chennai district
Neighbourhoods in Chennai