Padur, Chennai | |
|---|---|
  Padur, Chennai Padur, Chengalpattu district (Tamil Nadu) | |
| Coordinates: 12°48′28″N 80°13′33″E / 12.807700°N 80.225800°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu |
| Metro | Chennai |
| District | Chengalpattu |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil, English |
| • Speech | Tamil, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 603103 |
| Neighbourhoods | Siruseri, Kelambakkam, Navalur, Semmencherry, Thiruvidandai and Covelong |
| District Collector | Mr. S. Arunraj, I. A. S. |
Padur is a neighbourhood situated along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It lies approximately 35-40 kilometers south of Chennai city center and has become a popular area due to its proximity to the IT corridors of OMR, which house many technology companies, business parks, and educational institutions.[1]
Padur is located at an altitude of about 31 m above the mean sea level with the geographical coordinates of 12°48′28″N 80°13′33″E / 12.807700°N 80.225800°E.[2] Padur is situated at about 2 km from Siruseri, one of the largest IT Parks in India.[3][4]
Padur has a school viz., Hindustan International School.[5] Also, it has an institution namely Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) here in Padur.[6]
Padur is served by a medical facility viz, Supreme Speciality Hospitals.[7]
Krishnasamy alias Perumal Temple[8] and Pazhandiyamman Temple[9] here in Padur are under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Government of Tamil Nadu.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Liffy Thomas (25 September 2021). "Wake up Padur!". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "GeoHack - Padur, Kanchipuram". geohack.toolforge.org. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ Sathik Basha (23 December 2022). "Poor administration turns Padur roads into accident hot spots". Citizen Matters, Chennai. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ Jayanthi Jacob (7 October 2016). "Residents of Padur on OMR raise their voices against dumping". Citizen Matters, Chennai. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "Contact us now for Admissions in Hindustan Schools". Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "HITS-Contact". hindustanuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "Supreme Multi-speciality Hospitals Omr Padur". www.supremehospitals.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "Arulmigu Krishanaswamy @ Perumal Temple, Padur - 603107, Kancheepuram District [TM002945].,". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "Arulmigu Pazhandiamman Temple, Padur - 603107, Kancheepuram District [TM002952]., pazhandiyamman, pazhandiyamman". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.