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'''Ashok Nagar''' is a residential locality situated at the southern part of [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this colony, stands the [[Ashok Pillar]]. This four lion head stump, resembles the one erected by king [[Ashoka]] during the 3rd century | '''Ashok Nagar''' is a residential locality situated at the southern part of [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this colony, stands the [[Pillars of Ashoka|Ashok Pillar]]. This four lion head stump, resembles the one erected by king [[Ashoka]] during the 3rd century BCE at [[Sanchi]]. | ||
To promote this suburban locality, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board constructed flats during the 1970s for middle-income group, covering an area of 7 sq km including the neighbourhood of [[K. K. Nagar | To promote this suburban locality, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board constructed flats during the 1970s for middle-income group, covering an area of 7 sq km including the neighbourhood of [[K. K. Nagar, Chennai|K. K. Nagar]].<ref name="CMDA_StructureOfChennai">{{cite web | ||
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Ashok Nagar is located west of [[Mambalam]] ([[T. Nagar]]), [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. | Ashok Nagar is located west of [[Mambalam]] ([[T. Nagar]]), [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. | ||
It is surrounded by KK Nagar on the West, Vadapalani on the North and Saidapet on the South. | It is surrounded by KK Nagar on the West, Vadapalani on the North and Saidapet on the South. | ||
==Business Establishments== | |||
[[File:Ashok nagar.jpg|thumb|right|Ashok Nagar, Chennai.]] | |||
[[File:Ashok Pillar.JPG|thumb|right|Ashok Pillar Junction]] | |||
Ashok Nagar is a prominent place in Chennai, where several business establishments had set up their operations. Business Establishments like Motilal Oswal Financial Services Private Limited, [https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/support/branches IDFC First Bank], [https://www.halehumancapital.com/ Hale Human Capital] and JPM Corporate Solutions Private Limited are located in Ashok Nagar. | |||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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  Ashok Nagar Ashok Nagar(Chennai)  Ashok Nagar Ashok Nagar (Tamil Nadu)  Ashok Nagar Ashok Nagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13°02′06″N 80°12′34″E / 13.0351°N 80.2095°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Ward | 122 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600 083 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 09 (RTO, Chennai West) |
| Parliamentary constituency | Chennai South |
| Assembly constituency | T Nagar |
Ashok Nagar is a residential locality situated at the southern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this colony, stands the Ashok Pillar. This four lion head stump, resembles the one erected by king Ashoka during the 3rd century BCE at Sanchi.
To promote this suburban locality, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board constructed flats during the 1970s for middle-income group, covering an area of 7 sq km including the neighbourhood of K. K. Nagar.[1] The next major infrastructure was shopping complex constructed near Pillar in 1974. Banks, Ration shop, Grocery stores, urban development office were started functioning here. Followed by it was inauguration of Anna Community hall and sports club. In the early 1980s, Udhayam Theatre complex and ESI hospital emerged. More government schools and additional transport facilities added credits to this colony and now Ashok Nagar has become established as a well-connected urban neighbourhood with great institutions, commercials, banks, luxury flats, bungalows, parks, hotels, restaurants, worship places, entertainment halls and more.
Location
Ashok Nagar is located west of Mambalam (T. Nagar), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is surrounded by KK Nagar on the West, Vadapalani on the North and Saidapet on the South.
Business Establishments
Ashok Nagar is a prominent place in Chennai, where several business establishments had set up their operations. Business Establishments like Motilal Oswal Financial Services Private Limited, IDFC First Bank, Hale Human Capital and JPM Corporate Solutions Private Limited are located in Ashok Nagar.
Transportation
There is an intra-city connectivity from Ashok Nagar. Government city buses and share autos commutes to North, Mid and South Chennai.
There is a Metro station, opposite Udayam. It is the tallest metro station in Chennai and has been planned with 4 floors of shopping area. The area is one of the well-planned localities in Chennai, with broad roads and road-numbering system.
Educational institutions
- Sri Chaitanya Techno curriculum
- Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School
- Velankanni Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Police Training College
- Jawahar Vidyalaya
- Dr.K.K.Nirmala Girls Higher Secondary School
- Vidya Niketan
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Ashok Nagar
- Pudur High School
- Brindavan Institute for Commerce
- GRT Matriculation School
- St. John's Matriculation School
- Little Flower Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Jawahar Higher Secondary School
- JRK Matriculation Higher Sec School
- Vidhayaniketan Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Religion
There are multiple temples, a mosque and a church in this area.
Entertainment
The Udhayam Multiplex cinema with 4 screens is at Pillar junction. Also close by at Vadapalani are the Kamala, AVM Rajeswari, SSR Pangajam theatres Palazzo and Inox. Kasi theatre is at Ekattuthangal, about 5 min walk from Udhayam.
Sangamam, is a 10-day music & dance festival conducted across Chennai during the month of January. Ashok Nagar corporation park is one of the venue that hosts this festival.
Play areas
The corporation park is situated near pillar junction. This park has track for walking and a small play area for kids. It is well maintained with cleanliness and toilet facilities. Visitors should park their vehicles outside. Park timings are morning between 5 am and 9 am, evening between 4 pm and 9 pm. Chennai corporation's elected council gave the green signal to Metro Rail for taking over the 4,246 square metres of Corporation park in Ashok Nagar.
Kids play park at 12th Avenue is a compact play area for kids below 10. Park timings are morning between 5am and 9am, evening between 4 pm and 9 pm. This park is also called as 5E park.
The Manthope Colony Cricket ground located near Manthope Colony has many unofficial sports clubs. A Tennikoit and Badminton courts are there. Elders and Youths team up for match early mornings and weekends. Football is played in the evenings by many groups. This ground has flood lights which are lit up during evenings daily. Football is primarily played after 5 pm
Pudhur High School Ground is another spot where many cricket pitches are made on weekends.
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References
- ↑ "Structure of Chennai" (PDF). Chapter 1. CMDA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ↑ http://pillartimes.com
- ↑ http://arcotroadtalk.in
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