Teynampet, also Teynampettai, is one of the busiest commercial localities in the city of
Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
India.
Part of the city's
central business district
A central business district (CBD) is the commercial and business centre of a city. It contains commercial space and offices, and in larger cities will often be described as a financial district. Geographically, it often coincides with the "city ...
, it is surrounded by
Gopalapuram in the north,
Mylapore in the east,
Alwarpet in the south,
Nandanam in the south-west and
T.Nagar
Thyagaraya Nagar, commonly known as T. Nagar, and historically known as East Mambalam, is a very affluent commercial and residential neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is surrounded by Nungambakkam in the North, Teynampet in the Ea ...
in the west. The Teynampet Signal is one of the most important road junctions in Chennai and witnesses some of the worst traffic during peak hours in the city. Teynampet is home to some of the most expensive real estate and properties in Chennai.
The Teynampet section of Anna Salai hosts some of the most important Government offices and luxury hotels in the city.
Etymology
Teynampet is along
Anna Salai, the arterial road of Chennai. Teynampet derives its name from ''Thennam'' and ''pettai'' (Place of coconut trees) due to the coconut groves that once existed there.
Geography
As of 2018, Teynampet zone had a green cover of more than 20 percent, as against the city's 14.9 percent average.
Notable landmarks
Poes Garden houses two of the most celebrated houses in Chennai; residences of former
chief minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa
Jayaram Jayalalithaa (24 February 1948 – 5 December 2016) was an Indian politician and actress who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for more than fourteen years over six terms between 1991 and 2016. From 9 February 1989 to 5 December 2 ...
and
Actor Rajinikanth
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor, producer and screenwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 160 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannad ...
. Gopalapuram area houses the residence of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu
M. Karunanidhi
Muthuvel Karunanidhi (3 June 1924 – 7 August 2018) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was popularly referred to as Kalaignar (Art ...
. Teynampet also houses ''Anna Arivalayam'', which is the headquarters of the
DMK party, also
PMK party headquarters at Vannia Teynampet and upscale hotels such as
Hyatt Regency and Marriott Courtyard. The famous Diocesan Church and the
Gemini Flyover are also in this region.
Education
Teynampet houses two of
Chennai's well known women's colleges, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College (more commonly known as SIET) and Stella Maris College. The schools in and around Teynampet include SIET Boys and Girls School, DAV Girls and
D.A.V Boys School in Gopalapuram, Sri Sarada Matriculation School in Gopalapuram, National Public School (N.P.S) in Gopalapuram and Church Park Convent.
Economy
Teynampet is a fastest growing retail hub.
Prestige Polygon is home to
Microsoft Corporation.
Gallery
File:Semmozhi poonga.jpg, Semmoli Poonga
File:St George cathedral,Chennai India (13210210945).jpg, St George’s Cathedral
File:HyattTeynampet.jpg, Ramee Mall
References
Neighbourhoods in Chennai
Cities and towns in Chennai district
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