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| image_caption = Chepauk MRTS station | | image_caption = Chepauk MRTS station | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|13. | | coordinates = {{coord|13.0637|N|80.2817|E|display=inline,title}}[https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Chepauk¶ms=13.0637_N_80.2817_E_type:city_region:IN-TN] | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = [[Country]] | ||
| subdivision_name = India | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
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| governing_body = Chennai Corporation | | governing_body = [[Greater Chennai Corporation]] | ||
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
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| postal_code = | | postal_code = 600005 | ||
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'''Chepauk''' is a locality in [[Chennai]], [[India]]. The name Chepauk is popularly used to refer to the [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|M. A. Chidambaram International Cricket Stadium]], also known as the Chepauk Stadium. It is also home to the [[Chepauk Palace]], built in the [[Indo-Saracenic]] style. The [[University of Madras]] campus is yet another prominent landmark of Chepauk. The Central Research laboratory is located here | '''Chepauk''' is a locality in [[Chennai]], [[India]]. The name Chepauk is popularly used to refer to the [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|M. A. Chidambaram International Cricket Stadium]], also known as the Chepauk Stadium. It is also home to the [[Chepauk Palace]], built in the [[Indo-Saracenic]] style. The [[University of Madras]] campus is yet another prominent landmark of Chepauk. The Central Research laboratory is located here. Chepauk's postal index number (PIN) code is 600005. The main roads of Chepauk are Bells Road and Walajah Road. | ||
The [[University of Madras]] has its main campus located here. | The [[University of Madras]] has its main campus located here. | ||
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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 [[Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System|MRTS]] railway passes through Chepauk and the [[Chepauk (Chennai MRTS)|Chepauk MRTS station]] is located adjacent to the [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]]. | 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 [[Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System|MRTS]] railway passes through Chepauk and the [[Chepauk (Chennai MRTS)|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 language|Hindustani]] word "Che Baagh", meaning "Six gardens". | |||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
It is a part of Chepauk-Triplicane assembly constituency which in turn a part of [[Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web | It is a part of [[Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni (state assembly constituency)|Chepauk-Triplicane assembly constituency]] which in turn a part of [[Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf | |url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf | ||
|title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies | |title=List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies | ||
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A metro rail station, Government Estate, in the underground line of the [[CMRL]] is also present near the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital. | A metro rail station, Government Estate, in the underground line of the [[CMRL]] is also present near the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital. | ||
== Geolocation == | |||
{{Geographic Location | |||
|title = '''Neighbourhoods adjacent to Chepauk''' | |||
|Northwest = [[Island Grounds]] | |||
|North = [[Fort St. George]] | |||
|Northeast = [[Chennai Port|Port]] / [[Bay of Bengal]] | |||
|West = [[Chintadripet]] | |||
|Centre = Chepauk | |||
|East = [[Marina Beach]] / [[Bay of Bengal]] | |||
|Southwest = [[Royapettah]] | |||
|South = [[Triplicane]] | |||
|Southeast = [[Marina Beach]] / [[Bay of Bengal]] | |||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Chepauk¶ms=13.0637_N_80.2817_E_type:city_region:IN-TN GeoHack - Chepauk] | |||
{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}} | {{Neighborhoods of Chennai}} | ||
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{{Chennai Topics}} | {{Chennai Topics}} | ||
[[Category:Coastal neighbourhoods of Chennai]] | [[Category:Coastal neighbourhoods of Chennai]] | ||
{{Chennai-geo-stub}} | {{Chennai-geo-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:48, 11 October 2023
Chepauk | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 Chepauk MRTS station | |
  Chepauk  Chepauk  Chepauk | |
| Coordinates: 13°03′49″N 80°16′54″E / 13.0637°N 80.2817°E[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai District |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | Greater Chennai Corporation |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600005 |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| Civic agency | Chennai Corporation |
| Website | www |
Chepauk is a locality in Chennai, India. The name Chepauk is popularly used to refer to the M. A. Chidambaram International Cricket Stadium, also known as the Chepauk Stadium. It is also home to the Chepauk Palace, built in the Indo-Saracenic style. The University of Madras campus is yet another prominent landmark of Chepauk. The Central Research laboratory is located here. Chepauk's postal index number (PIN) code is 600005. The main roads of Chepauk are Bells Road and Walajah Road.
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[edit | edit source]
The English name "Chepauk" is said to be derived from the Hindustani word "Che Baagh", meaning "Six gardens".
Politics[edit | edit source]
It is a part of Chepauk-Triplicane assembly constituency which in turn a part of Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency).[1]
Public transport[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Neighbourhoods adjacent to Chepauk | |
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
