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{{Distinguish|Arambakkam}}
{{Short description|Neighborhood of Chennai, India}}
{{Short description|Neighborhood of Chennai, India}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Unreferenced|date=June 2008}}
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| postal_code =600106<ref>{{Cite web |title=ARUMBAKKAM Pin Code - 600106, Maduravoyal All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search CHENNAI Post Office Address |url=https://news.abplive.com/pincode/tamil-nadu/chennai/arumbakkam-pincode-600106.html |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=news.abplive.com}}</ref>
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The area is relatively rich in ground water, and it is said that this area was a [[mango]]-cultivating area until around 1960. This area falls under the [[Central Chennai]] constituency. It is a low-lying area and used to get waterlogged frequently till the late 1990s, after which improvements in the storm water drainage system, has considerably reduced waterlogging.{{Citation needed|date=April 2013}}
The area is relatively rich in ground water, and it is said that this area was a [[mango]]-cultivating area until around 1960. This area falls under the [[Central Chennai]] constituency. It is a low-lying area and used to get waterlogged frequently till the late 1990s, after which improvements in the storm water drainage system, has considerably reduced waterlogging.{{Citation needed|date=April 2013}}

Resettlement of 247 families from Arumbakkam who were found encroached in that area, was done near [[Pulianthope]] and other areas of Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=247 families from Arumbakkam to be resettled |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jul/30/247-families-from-arumbakkam-to-be-resettled-2337491.html |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>


==Location in context==
==Location in context==
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==Areas of Interest==
==Areas of Interest==

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==Hospitals==
==Hospitals==
*Smile Zone Dental Clinic
*Smile Zone Dental Clinic
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* Appaswamy Hospital
* Appaswamy Hospital
* Vasanthi Orthaeopadics
* Vasanthi Orthaeopadics

===Temples===
===Temples===
* Sri Panchali Amman Temple
* Sri Panchali Amman Temple
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===Mall===
===Mall===
* [[Megamart]] on P.H. road
* [[Megamart]] on P.H. road

===Churches===
===Churches===
* Blessing Worship Centre -(Behind Vasanthi Orthopaedic Hospital and M.R Hospital)
* Blessing Worship Centre -(Behind Vasanthi Orthopaedic Hospital and M.R Hospital)
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* National Star Matriculation Higher Secondary School
* National Star Matriculation Higher Secondary School
* Ambal Matriculation School
* Ambal Matriculation School
* [http://www.danielthomas.in Daniel Thomas Matric. Hr. Sec. School]
* Daniel Thomas Matric. Hr. Sec. School
* Mohammad Sathak Matriculation higher secondary school.
* Mohammad Sathak Matriculation Higher Secondary School

===Colleges===
===Colleges===
* D.G.Vaishnav College( Arts & Science).
* D.G.Vaishnav College( Arts & Science).

==Archietrctural Sites==
==Archietrctural Sites==
* Anna Arch (built by [[MGR]] in memory of his mentor [[C.N. Annadurai]])
* Anna Arch (built by [[MGR]] in memory of his mentor [[C.N. Annadurai]])
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* A flyover is built in this junction to ease the traffic.
* A flyover is built in this junction to ease the traffic.
* Ozone Mall is another mall that is coming up in Anna Nagar and is very close to the [[Koyambedu Junction|Arumbakkam Koyambedu Roundana]]
* Ozone Mall is another mall that is coming up in Anna Nagar and is very close to the [[Koyambedu Junction|Arumbakkam Koyambedu Roundana]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Arumbakkam&params=13.0724_N_80.2102_E_ GeoHack - Arumbakkam]


{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}}
{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}}

Latest revision as of 14:52, 13 May 2024

Not to be confused with Arambakkam.

Arumbakkam
Neighbourhood
Arumbakkam is located in Chennai
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam is located in Tamil Nadu
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam (Tamil Nadu)
Arumbakkam is located in India
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam (India)
Coordinates: 13°04′21″N 80°12′37″E / 13.0724°N 80.2102°E / 13.0724; 80.2102[1]
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChennai
MetroChennai
Government
 • BodyCMDA
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600106[1]
Vehicle registrationTN-02
Planning agencyCMDA

Arumbakkam is a residential locality in Chennai.

The locality

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Arumbakkam is notable for D G Vaishnav College. The Chennai Bottling Company (popularly known as the Gold Spot Company) was located here, which has now been converted into a car dealership. The locality is surrounded by Koyambedu, Aminjikarai and Anna Nagar. Other important locations are the Varadharraja Perumal Temple (built 500 years ago) and the Vinayagar Temple.

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is located here. The Jai Nagar park and the State Election Commission of India, the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu Election Commission, are located opposite the CMBT.

The area is relatively rich in ground water, and it is said that this area was a mango-cultivating area until around 1960. This area falls under the Central Chennai constituency. It is a low-lying area and used to get waterlogged frequently till the late 1990s, after which improvements in the storm water drainage system, has considerably reduced waterlogging.[citation needed]

Resettlement of 247 families from Arumbakkam who were found encroached in that area, was done near Pulianthope and other areas of Chennai.[2]

Location in context

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Areas of Interest

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Hospitals

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  • Smile Zone Dental Clinic
  • Siva Medicals, Valluvar Salai
  • Prakash Dental Centre
  • Kavitha Neuro Clinic
  • Dr.Raj's Advanced Dental & Implant Centre
  • Tamil Nadu Alluarjun fans association office
  • Speed Medical Centre & Hospitals
  • Indian Hospital
  • Appaswamy Hospital
  • Vasanthi Orthaeopadics

Temples

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  • Sri Panchali Amman Temple
  • Sri Aadhi Parasakthi Amman Temple
  • Sri Siddhi Vinayaga Temple
  • Sri Vethapureeswara Sivan temple
  • Sri Sundara Vinayagar Temple
  • Sri Bala Vinayagar Temple
  • Sri Sathya Varadharaja Perumal Temple
  • Sri Uthaantchiyamman Temple
  • Sri Muthu Mariyamman Temple
  • Muthumariamman Temple
  • Nagathammal Temple
  • Santha Perumal Temple
  • Sri Devi Elankaliamman Temple
  • Periathupalai Amman Koil

Residencial Colonies

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  • Jaganathan Nagar
  • SBI Officers Colony
  • SBI Staff Colony
  • Jai Nagar
  • Mangali Nagar
  • MMDA Colony

Mall

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Churches

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  • Blessing Worship Centre -(Behind Vasanthi Orthopaedic Hospital and M.R Hospital)
  • ECI church
  • Assemblies of God Arumbakkam
  • Miracle healing center

Mosques

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  • In PH road, opposite to pollution control board
  • Peter Raja St., opposite to Anna Arch
  • MGR st., MMDA Colony

Educational institutions

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Schools

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  • MMDA, Government Higher Secondary School
  • Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav Senior Secondary School (CBSE)
  • Narayana E-Techno School(CBSE)
  • Srimathi Maharanibai Jamunadoss Vaishnav Higher Secondary School
  • Good Hope Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • National Star Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Ambal Matriculation School
  • Daniel Thomas Matric. Hr. Sec. School
  • Mohammad Sathak Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Colleges

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  • D.G.Vaishnav College( Arts & Science).

Archietrctural Sites

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Other Important Landmarks

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In Arumbakkam
Around Arumbakkam
  • Chennai Moffusil Bus Terminus (CMBT), one of Asia's Largest Bus Terminus, is just across the 100 feet Road opposite to Arumbakkam.
  • Ampa Skywalk, a Shopping Mall opened on the Nelson Manickam Road — P.H.Road Junction.
  • A flyover is built in this junction to ease the traffic.
  • Ozone Mall is another mall that is coming up in Anna Nagar and is very close to the Arumbakkam Koyambedu Roundana

References

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  1. ^ "ARUMBAKKAM Pin Code - 600106, Maduravoyal All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search CHENNAI Post Office Address". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  2. ^ "247 families from Arumbakkam to be resettled". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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