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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = | | name = Sholinganallur | ||
| settlement_type = Neighbourhood | | settlement_type = Neighbourhood | ||
| image_skyline = | | image_skyline = Sholinganallur Skyline Buckingham Canal TN Jan22 R16 05539.jpg | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = [[Rajiv Gandhi Salai]] also known as [[Rajiv Gandhi Salai|IT Corridor]] passing through Sholinganallur is a fast growing tech hub | ||
| image_caption = Solinganalloor Skyline | | image_caption = Solinganalloor Skyline | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| image_map = | | image_map = | ||
| map_alt = | | map_alt = | ||
| map_caption = | | map_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map = India Chennai | | pushpin_map = India Chennai | ||
| pushpin_label_position = left | | pushpin_label_position = left | ||
| pushpin_map_alt = | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|12.90015|N|80.22791|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|12.90015|N|80.22791|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = India | | subdivision_name = 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]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = Metro | | subdivision_type3 = Metro | ||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Chennai]] | | subdivision_name3 = [[Chennai]] | ||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body = | | governing_body = [[Greater Chennai Corporation]] | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total = 15519 | | population_total = 15519 | ||
| population_as_of = 2001 | | population_as_of = 2001 | ||
| population_rank = | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| 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 | ||
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code = 600119 | | postal_code = 600119 | ||
| registration_plate ='''TN-14''' | | registration_plate = '''TN-14''' | ||
| website = | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Member of parliament|MP]] | ||
| footnotes = | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Thamizhachi Thangapandian]], [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] | ||
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] | |||
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[S. Aravind Ramesh]], [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] | |||
| blank3_name_sec2 = [[Vidhan Sabha|Assembly]] constituency | |||
| blank3_info_sec2 = [[Sholinganallur (state assembly constituency)|Sholinganallur]] | |||
| blank4_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha|Parliamentary]] constituency | |||
| blank4_info_sec1 = [[Chennai South (Lok Sabha constituency)|Chennai South]] | |||
| blank5_name_sec2 = [[Urban planning|Planning]] agency | |||
| blank5_info_sec2 = [[Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority|CMDA]] | |||
| website = | |||
| footnotes = | |||
| official_name = Sholinganallur | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Solinganalloor''' | '''Sholinganallur''', also spelled '''Solinganalloor''' or '''Sozhinganalloor''', is a southern suburb of [[Chennai]], [[India]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As of the 2011 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> the population of Sholinganallur reached about 7.5 [[Lakh|lakhs]]. | |||
== | ==Economy== | ||
Sholinganallur is home to a number of BPO and IT/ITES companies. Many major IT companies including Wipro,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wipro.com |title=Wipro IT Business | IT Services, Consulting, System Integration, Outsourcing |publisher=Wipro.com |date=2011-12-31 |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226044503/http://www.wipro.com/ |archive-date=26 February 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Infosys]],<ref>{{cite web |author=Infosys Limited |url=http://www.infosys.com/contact/pages/country.aspx?source=home&country=india |title=Contact |publisher=Infosys |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091223091124/http://www.infosys.com/contact/Pages/country.aspx?source=home&country=India |archive-date=23 December 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tata Consultancy Services]], and more. | |||
The | ==Etymology== | ||
The etymology given by Tamil scholars is "Chola" + "Angam" + "Nallur", which indicates that Sholinganallur was once part of a [[Chola]] settlement, most likely during the 8th century before which this used to be a [[marshland]] with a mangrove forest. | |||
== Government and politics == | == Government and politics == | ||
[[Sholinganallur (state assembly constituency)]] is the biggest assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu in terms of voters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |title=Tamil Nadu News : Solinganalloor biggest constituency in terms of voters |date=2011-03-04 |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629053250/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |archive-date=29 June 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> | [[Sholinganallur (state assembly constituency)]] is one of the biggest assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu in terms of voters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |title=Tamil Nadu News : Solinganalloor biggest constituency in terms of voters |date=2011-03-04 |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629053250/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |archive-date=29 June 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
=== Civic | |||
=== Civic administration === | |||
Sholinganallur was annexed in to [[Chennai Corporation]] in 2011, and it is the last (200th) ward of [[Chennai]] city, administered as a part of [[Chennai Corporation]]. | Sholinganallur was annexed in to [[Chennai Corporation]] in 2011, and it is the last (200th) ward of [[Chennai]] city, administered as a part of [[Chennai Corporation]]. | ||
== | === Housing === | ||
[[File:VGP2 South Uthandi Beach Chennai Aug21 D72 20716.jpg|thumb|Uthandi beach, view south from VGP Layout, Aug '21]]The [[TNHB|Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB)]] has created a satellite township at Shollinganallur with IT Parks, arterial roads, schools, parks, play grounds and bus terminus. | |||
Sholinganallur | Residential areas of Sholinganallur include Akkarai, Panaiyur, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, MGR Nagar, Ganesh Nagar and Uthandi (ECR Toll Plaza), which are located on the [[East Coast Road]]. Uthandi has a public beach that has been declared as a "turtle nesting site" where the endangered Olive Ridley turtles come to nest and lay their eggs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Krishna Chaitanya|first=SV|date=6 Jan 2021|title=Setback to ECR storm water drain project in Chennai as German government freezes funding|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/06/setback-to-ecr-storm-water-drain-project-in-chennai-as-german-government-freezes-funding-2246344.html|access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Places== | ||
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===Colleges=== | |||
Some of the colleges include [[Sathyabama University]], Jeppiaar Engineering College, St. Mary's School of Management Studies, [[St. Joseph's College of Engineering]] and more. | |||
The [[Indian Maritime University]], Chennai campus is located in Uthandi, Sholinganallur. | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
=== By | === By air === | ||
[[ | [[Chennai International Airport]] at [[Meenambakkam]] is the nearest airport. | ||
=== | === By rail === | ||
The Government is constructing [[Chennai Metro|Metro]] Train-Phase 2 along this route from [[Madhavaram, Chennai|Madhavaram]] till [[Siruseri]] IT park (deadline to be operational for this [[Line 3 (Chennai Metro)|Corridor-3]] and [[Line 5 (Chennai Metro)|Corridor-5]] by 2024/26. | |||
=== | === By road === | ||
Sholinganallur is located at the junction connecting [[East Coast Road]] to [[Tambaram]], [[Mudichur]] and [[Adyar, Chennai|Adyar]] to [[Mahabalipuram]], along [[Old Mahabalipuram Road]].<ref name="paypalcleanup">{{cite news|title=PayPal employees' initiative to support Chennai Corporation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/paypal-employees-initiative-to-support-chennai-corporation/article4133554.ece|date=25 November 2012|agency=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai|access-date=2012-11-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129095407/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/paypal-employees-initiative-to-support-chennai-corporation/article4133554.ece|archive-date=29 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> It is at a distance of 14.3 km from Tambaram, 2 km away from East Coast Road (ECR), 34.8 km away from Mamallapuram and 13.5 km away from Adyar. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Portal|India}} | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}} | {{Neighborhoods of Chennai}} | ||
{{Chennai Topics}} | {{Chennai Topics}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Neighbourhoods in Chennai]] | ||
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| Coordinates: 12°54′01″N 80°13′40″E / 12.90015°N 80.22791°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | Greater Chennai Corporation |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,519 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600119 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-14 |
| MP | Thamizhachi Thangapandian, DMK |
| MLA | S. Aravind Ramesh, DMK |
| Parliamentary constituency | Chennai South |
| Assembly constituency | Sholinganallur |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
Sholinganallur, also spelled Solinganalloor or Sozhinganalloor, is a southern suburb of Chennai, India.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2011 Indian census,[1] the population of Sholinganallur reached about 7.5 lakhs.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Sholinganallur is home to a number of BPO and IT/ITES companies. Many major IT companies including Wipro,[2] Infosys,[3] Tata Consultancy Services, and more.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The etymology given by Tamil scholars is "Chola" + "Angam" + "Nallur", which indicates that Sholinganallur was once part of a Chola settlement, most likely during the 8th century before which this used to be a marshland with a mangrove forest.
Government and politics[edit | edit source]
Sholinganallur (state assembly constituency) is one of the biggest assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu in terms of voters.[4]
Civic administration[edit | edit source]
Sholinganallur was annexed in to Chennai Corporation in 2011, and it is the last (200th) ward of Chennai city, administered as a part of Chennai Corporation.
Housing[edit | edit source]
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) has created a satellite township at Shollinganallur with IT Parks, arterial roads, schools, parks, play grounds and bus terminus.
Residential areas of Sholinganallur include Akkarai, Panaiyur, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, MGR Nagar, Ganesh Nagar and Uthandi (ECR Toll Plaza), which are located on the East Coast Road. Uthandi has a public beach that has been declared as a "turtle nesting site" where the endangered Olive Ridley turtles come to nest and lay their eggs.[5]
Places[edit | edit source]
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (January 2018) |
Colleges[edit | edit source]
Some of the colleges include Sathyabama University, Jeppiaar Engineering College, St. Mary's School of Management Studies, St. Joseph's College of Engineering and more.
The Indian Maritime University, Chennai campus is located in Uthandi, Sholinganallur.
Transport[edit | edit source]
By air[edit | edit source]
Chennai International Airport at Meenambakkam is the nearest airport.
By rail[edit | edit source]
The Government is constructing Metro Train-Phase 2 along this route from Madhavaram till Siruseri IT park (deadline to be operational for this Corridor-3 and Corridor-5 by 2024/26.
By road[edit | edit source]
Sholinganallur is located at the junction connecting East Coast Road to Tambaram, Mudichur and Adyar to Mahabalipuram, along Old Mahabalipuram Road.[6] It is at a distance of 14.3 km from Tambaram, 2 km away from East Coast Road (ECR), 34.8 km away from Mamallapuram and 13.5 km away from Adyar.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Wipro IT Business | IT Services, Consulting, System Integration, Outsourcing". Wipro.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ↑ Infosys Limited. "Contact". Infosys. Archived from the original on 23 December 2009. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu News : Solinganalloor biggest constituency in terms of voters". The Hindu. 4 March 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ↑ Krishna Chaitanya, SV (6 January 2021). "Setback to ECR storm water drain project in Chennai as German government freezes funding". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ↑ "PayPal employees' initiative to support Chennai Corporation". Chennai. The Hindu. 25 November 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
