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'''Teynampet''' also ''' | '''Teynampet''', also '''Teynampettai''', is one of the busiest commercial localities in the city of [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Hidden Gems of Teynampet {{!}} Arihant Spaces|date=18 May 2021|url=https://www.arihantspaces.com/development/hidden-gems-of-teynampet/|access-date=2021-12-15|language=en-US}}</ref> Part of the city's [[central business district]], it is surrounded by [[Gopalapuram, Chennai|Gopalapuram]] in the north, [[Mylapore]] in the east, [[Alwarpet]] in the south, [[Nandanam]] in the south-west and [[T. Nagar|T.Nagar]] in the west.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Teynampet · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Teynampet,+Chennai,+Tamil+Nadu,+India/@13.0424847,80.2409621,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3a52664bee9ee4b3:0xd784456618700862!8m2!3d13.0404742!4d80.2503335|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Teynampet · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-12-06|title=Traffic worsening at Teynampet junction due to this|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/news-shots/tamilnadu-news/traffic-worsening-at-teynampet-junction-due-to-this.html|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Behindwoods News Shots}}</ref> Teynampet is home to some of the most expensive real estate and properties in Chennai.<ref name=":0" /> The Teynampet section of Anna Salai hosts some of the most important Government offices and luxury hotels in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chennai|first=CREDAI|title=CREDAI Chennai - Real Estate Development in India, Chennai|url=https://credaichennai.in/|access-date=2021-12-15|website=CREDAI Chennai}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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| access-date = 2 September 2018}}</ref> | | access-date = 2 September 2018}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Notable landmarks== | ||
Poes Garden houses two of the most celebrated houses in | Poes Garden houses two of the most celebrated houses in Chennai—residences of the former [[chief minister of Tamil Nadu]] [[J. Jayalalithaa]] named ''Veda Nilayam'' and the [[List of Indian male film actors|actor]] [[Rajinikanth]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2017-06-25|title=Tamil Nadu: {{as written|Wh|o's [sic]}} residence is it anyway? Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden lies unoccupied|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-poes-garden-controversy-who-s-residence-is-it-anyway/story-HJVC4MGtz7InYigJmtWYwL.html|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Poes Garden also houses the residences of the former acting [[General Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|general secretary of the AIADMK]] [[V. K. Sasikala]] named ''Jayalalithaa Illam'' and the [[List of Indian male film actors|actor]] [[Dhanush]]. | ||
Teynampet also houses ''Anna Arivalayam'', which is the headquarters of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] party | Gopalapuram area houses the residence of former [[chief minister of Tamil Nadu]] [[M. Karunanidhi]]. Teynampet also houses ''Anna Arivalayam'', which is the headquarters of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] party; also [[Pattali Makkal Katchi|PMK]] party headquarters at Vannia Teynampet<ref>{{cite web|url=http://affidavitarchive.nic.in/Affidavit/archive/Feb2005/parties/state/pmk.htm|title=Pattali Makkal Katchi}}</ref> and upscale hotels such as the [[Hyatt Regency Chennai|Hyatt Regency]] and Marriott Courtyard. The famous Diocesan Church and the [[Anna Flyover]] are also in this region. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Teynampet houses | 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 Senior Secondary School|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. | ||
The | |||
{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}} | == Economy == | ||
Teynampet is a fastest growing retail hub.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Mar 5, 2010|title=Teynampet could become retail hub {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/teynampet-could-become-retail-hub/articleshow/5645148.cms|access-date=2021-12-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Prestige Polygon is home to [[Microsoft|Microsoft Corporation]]. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
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File:Semmozhi poonga.jpg|[[Semmozhi Poonga]] | |||
File:St George cathedral,Chennai India (13210210945).jpg|[[St. George's Cathedral, Chennai|St George's Cathedral]] | |||
File:HyattTeynampet.jpg|[[Ramee Mall]] | |||
</gallery>{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}} | |||
{{Chennai Topics}} | {{Chennai Topics}} | ||
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Chennai]] | [[Category:Neighbourhoods in Chennai]] | ||
{{Chennai-geo-stub}} | {{Chennai-geo-stub}} | ||
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Teynampet | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 The Hyatt Regency Hotel dominates the Teynampet skyline | |
| Coordinates: 13°02′37″N 80°15′08″E / 13.0437°N 80.2523°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Zone | 9 |
| Ward | 113 |
| Government | |
| • Type | State |
| • Body | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600 018 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-06 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chennai Central |
| Legislative Assembly constituency | Thousand Lights |
Teynampet, also Teynampettai, is one of the busiest commercial localities in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] Part of the city's central business district, it is surrounded by Gopalapuram in the north, Mylapore in the east, Alwarpet in the south, Nandanam in the south-west and T.Nagar in the west.[2] 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.[3] Teynampet is home to some of the most expensive real estate and properties in Chennai.[1] The Teynampet section of Anna Salai hosts some of the most important Government offices and luxury hotels in the city.[4]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
As of 2018, Teynampet zone had a green cover of more than 20 percent, as against the city's 14.9 percent average.[5]
Notable landmarks[edit | edit source]
Poes Garden houses two of the most celebrated houses in Chennai—residences of the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa named Veda Nilayam and the actor Rajinikanth.[6] Poes Garden also houses the residences of the former acting general secretary of the AIADMK V. K. Sasikala named Jayalalithaa Illam and the actor Dhanush.
Gopalapuram area houses the residence of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi. Teynampet also houses Anna Arivalayam, which is the headquarters of the DMK party; also PMK party headquarters at Vannia Teynampet[7] and upscale hotels such as the Hyatt Regency and Marriott Courtyard. The famous Diocesan Church and the Anna Flyover are also in this region.
Education[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Teynampet is a fastest growing retail hub.[8] Prestige Polygon is home to Microsoft Corporation.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Hidden Gems of Teynampet | Arihant Spaces". 18 May 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ↑ "Teynampet · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India". Teynampet · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ↑ "Traffic worsening at Teynampet junction due to this". Behindwoods News Shots. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ↑ Chennai, CREDAI. "CREDAI Chennai - Real Estate Development in India, Chennai". CREDAI Chennai. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ↑ Lopez, Aloysius Xavier (31 August 2018). "A Rs.228-cr. project to take city's green cover to 20%". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. p. 4. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu: [[:Template:As written]] residence is it anyway? Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden lies unoccupied". Hindustan Times. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help) - ↑ "Pattali Makkal Katchi".
- ↑ "Teynampet could become retail hub | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2021.