21 Aug, 2019
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Chepauk
The University of Madras has its main campus located here.
The Tamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complex was built up at Omandurar Government Estate, also situated on the periphery of Chepauk, which was later converted into a vast multi-speciality government hospital. The Chennai MRTS railway passes through Chepauk and the Chepauk MRTS station is located adjacent to the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
Etymology
The English name "Chepauk" is said to be derived from the Hindustani word "Che Baagh", meaning "six gardens".
Politics
It is a part of Chepauk-Triplicane assembly constituency which in turn a part of Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency).
Public transport
Chepauk is one of the stations on the MRTS elevated rail corridor in Chennai
MTC Buses Passing exactly through chepauk:
Through Bells Road, Stadium and Walajah Road: 22A, 6A, 22, 27B, 127B, 27L, 27H, 40, 40A, M28
Walajah Road and Annasquare: 11H
Beach Road (Chepauk and Annasquare): 13 series, 45B,45E, PP19, PP21, 21G, G21, H51, PP51, 21H, H21, 6D, 6E, 12G, 25G, 21K, M21K, 21L, etc.
A metro rail station, Government Estate, in the underground line of the CMRL is also present near the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital.
Geolocation
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References
- ^ "Twists of tongue give new meaning to old streets". The Times of India. 16 September 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2008.