Vadapalani

Vadapalani
Vadapalani
Neighbourhood
	Vadapalani Andavar Temple
	Vadapalani Vadapalani(Chennai) Vadapalani Vadapalani (Tamil Nadu) Vadapalani Vadapalani (India)
	Coordinates: 13°02′59″N 80°12′45″E / 13.049713°N 80.212555°ECoordinates: 13°02′59″N 80°12′45″E / 13.049713°N 80.212555°E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Chennai
Metro	Chennai
Zone	Kodambakkam
Ward	121/131
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	600 026
Vehicle registration	TN 10 (RTO, Chennai South West)
Lok Sabha constituency	CSouth
State Legislative Assembly	T.Nagar

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Vadapalani is a neighbourhood in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its film studios and the Vadapalani Andavar Temple, which is an important pilgrimage centre. Situated in the western part of Chennai, Vadapalani is an important bus terminus on Arcot Road. Vadapalani is one of the busiest and densely populated areas in Chennai.

This is vadapalani residential area.

Malls[edit]

The Forum Vijaya Mall, the biggest mall in the neighbourhood, is located on Arcot Road. The mall comprises a total of 14,72,000 sq.ft of floor space including 6 levels of retail space and 13 levels of parking space.

The Forum Vijaya Mall

Inside The Forum Vijaya Mall

Film industry[edit]

Along with Kodambakkam, Vadapalani is well known for its film studios and other cine infrastructure. The Vijaya Vauhini Studios, Vikram Studios are located in the neighbourhood, whereas the Prasad Colour Lab and Prasad Studios, Efx Studios, and AVM Studio are in the adjacent Saligramam area. The residence of several actors are located in Vadapalani.

Vadapalani Junction, Chennai

Schools[edit]

Saraswati Vidyalaya, established in 1956, is one of the oldest schools. JRK School developed by Kandhuvati Shanthakumari, a resident, JRM, Karthikeyan Matriculation, Vadapalani Senior Secondary School are some of the important schools in Vadapalani. Ramalinga Mission Middle School, which is established in 1952, is situated in Gangappa Street and is the oldest school in the area.

There are several schools located in the nearby areas such as Velankanni Matric Higher Secondary School and Kendra Vidyalaya in Ashok Nagar, Avichi Higher Secondary School in Virugambakkam, General Cariappa Higher Secondary School and Child Fruit Matriculation School and Ramalinga Mission Middle School (Tamil Medium) (established in 1952) at Gangappa Street in Saligramam. Many children from Vadapalani do their schooling in these neighbouring areas.

Colleges and universities[edit]

SRM Institute of Science and Technology has established one of its campus at Vadapalani in 2009. Apollo Medskills is located in West Sivan Koil Street, offering diploma courses in paramedics courses.

Hospitals[edit]

Vadapalani is known for its health care infrastructure, with several major hospitals having their facility in the neighbourhood. SRM Institute of Medical Science (SIMS), Vijaya Hospital, Vijaya Health Centre, Sooriya Hospital, Rajiv Scans, Akash Institute of fertility & Research, Vasan Eyecare, Best Hospital, Vadapalani Multi-Speciality Hospital, Medall healthcare private limited (Precision Diagnostics), and P&G Nursing Home are prominent medical centres located in Vadapalani. Fortis Malar is also coming up in the locality.

Theaters[edit]

Kamala Cinemas and AVM Rajeshwari are well-known theaters in Vadapalani. The Forum Mall has the Palazzo Theater. SSR Pangajam and INOX National(Fame National) are situated Saligramam and Virugambakkam areas.

Neighbourhood newspapers[edit]

Arcot Road Talk^[1]
Vadapalani Talk^[2]
Vadapalani Jobs^[3]

References[edit]

Location in context[edit]

[1] ttp://arcotroadtalk.in

[2] ttp://shopschennai.com/localnewspaper.htm

[3] ttp://vadapalanijobs.com/

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v t e Chennai district
City	Chennai
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
Region	Tondai Nadu
Revenue Divisions	Ambattur Guindy Tondiarpet
Taluks	Alandur Ambattur Aminjikarai Ayanavaram Egmore Guindy Madhavaram Maduravoyal Mambalam Mylapore Perambur Purasaiwalkam Sholinganallur Tondiarpet Tiruvottiyur Velachery
Governing body	Greater Chennai Corporation
History	Pallavas Medieval Cholas Later Cholas Pandyan dynasty Vijayanagar Empire Carnatic Kingdom
Places of interest	Anjaneya Temple Anna Nagar Tower Park Armenian Church Guindy Snake Park Chetput Aeri Park Dr. Annie Besant Park Edward Elliot's Beach Ennore Beach Gandhi Mandapam V.G.P Golden Beach Government Museum Guindy National Park ISKCON Temple Kalikambal Temple Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple (Thiruvottiyur) Kapaleeshwarar Temple Madhavaram Botanical Garden Marina Beach Marundeeswarar Temple Mathur MMDA Park May Day Park Nageshwara Rao Park Natesan Park Nehru Park Panagal Park Parthasarathy Temple People's Park Perambur Flyover Park Periamet Mosque Ravishwarar Temple San Thome Basilica Secretariat Park Semmozhi Poonga St. George's Cathedral St. Thomas Mount Thiru Vi Ka Park Tholkappia Poonga Thousand Lights Mosque Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur Tiruvottiyur Beach Triplicane Big Mosque Vadapalani Andavar Temple Valluvar Kottam Vivekanandar Illam
Universities	Anna University Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Sri Ramachandra University Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University Tamil Nadu Open University Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University University of Madras