In which place Chennai is located?
Chennai is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is also the capital of the state.
Where is Chennai south or north?
Chennai is located on the south–eastern coast of India in the north–eastern part of Tamil Nadu on a flat coastal plain known as the Eastern Coastal Plains.
Is Tamil Nadu north or south?
Tamil Nadu, state of India, located in the extreme south of the subcontinent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the east and south and by the states of Kerala to the west, Karnataka (formerly Mysore) to the northwest, and Andhra Pradesh to the north.
Is Chennai a district or city?
Chennai, besides being the capital city of Tamil Nadu is also an important district of the state. The district city is one of the four metropolises of India, playing significant role in the historical, cultural and intellectual development of the nation.
What is the old name of Chennai?
Chennai, originally known as Madras Patnam, was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore. The capital of the province was Kancheepuram.
Why is Madras called Chennai?
Post-Independence, Madras became the capital city of the State of Tamil Nadu. Madras was rechristened in 1998 as Chennai (from Chennapatnam, which was a nearby town named by Damarla Venkatadri Nayaka in honour of his father, Damarla Chennappa Nayakudu) when some other Indian cities were also being renamed.
Which areas are west Chennai?
West Chennai
- Porur.
- manapakkam.
- Anna Nagar.
- Aminjikarai.
- Ambattur.
- Kundrathur.
- Defence Colony.
- Mannurpet.
How many places are in Chennai?
The city of Chennai is classified into three regions: North Chennai, Central Chennai and South Chennai. It is further divided into 15 zones, consisting of 200 wards.
Why Chennai is famous?
Famous as the biggest cultural and economic centre down south, Chennai was earlier known as Madras. The city houses several Hindu temples, churches and museums. From its white-sand beaches to mouth-watering seafood, Chennai has everything for travellers.
Is located in the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala?
Anaimalai is located on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
What is the area of Kerala?
Tamil Nadu
| City/town | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Chennai (Madras; Madarasapattinam) | Detroit of Asia Healthcare Capital of India Banking Capital of India Electronics Manufacturing Hub of India City of Flyovers Gateway of South India Capital of Tamil Nadu |
Which is richest city in Tamil Nadu?
Reliance mall ERODE
- CHENNAI.
- COIMBATORE.
- SALEM.
- TIRUPUR.
- ERODE.
- TIRUCHY.
- MADURAI.
Which is bigger Chennai or Bangalore?
Currently, the area of Chennai is 1,189 sq km, Mumbai 4,354 sq km, Hyderabad 7,100 sq km and Bengaluru 8,005 sq km.
What are the areas in South Chennai?
South Chennai region would include Valasaravakkam, Alandur, Adyar, Perungudi and Sholinganallur and have a total area of 158.84 km. The population of the region would be 10.8 lakh.