Besant Nagar

Neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaBesant NagarNeighbourhoodA typical road in Besant NagarBesant NagarLocation within ChennaiShow map of ChennaiBesant NagarLocation within Tamil NaduShow map of Tamil NaduBesant NagarLocation within IndiaShow map of IndiaCoordinates: 13°00′01″N 80°16′00″E / 13.0002°N 80.2668°E / 13.0002; 80.2668CountryIndiaStateTamil NaduDistrictChennaiTalukMylaporeMetroChennaiZoneAdyarWard152Named afterAnnie BesantLanguages • OfficialTamilTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)Vehicle registrationTN-07Lok Sabha constituencyChennai SouthVidhan Sabha constituencyVelachery (from 2010 Delimitation) Elliott's Beach at Besant Nagar, Chennai Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The neighbourhood is inhabited by highly affluent population and is dotted with many upmarket restaurants, cafes and boutiques. The main attraction is Elliot's Beach, named after Edward Elliot, the former Governor of Madras. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore. This has become an attractive spot for youngsters and elders alike with the pleasant sceneries and the ambian