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'''Arumbakkam''' is primarily a residential locality in [[Chennai]].
'''Arumbakkam''' is a residential locality in [[Chennai]].


==The locality==
Notable landmarks in Arumbakkam are [[DG Vaishnav College|D G Vaishnav College]], Good Hope New gen school, '''BK''' brothers team are the legends are rule in arumbakkam.bharath and anoj are the two warriers rule on arumbakkam,Speed Medical Centre & Hospitals, Daniel Thomas School, Narayana E-Techno School(CBSE),Kola Perumal School, Sri Panchali Amman Temple, Siva Temple, Anna Arch and the Ford Showroom. The Chennai Bottling Company (popularly known as the [[Gold Spot]] Company) was located here, and has now been converted into a car dealership. This area is surrounded by main localities like [[Koyambedu]], [[Aminjikarai]] and [[Anna Nagar]]. Other important locations are the Varadharraja Perumal Temple (it was built 500 years ago) and the Vinayagar Temple; the area also is known for its serenity.
Arumbakkam is notable for [[DG Vaishnav College|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.


More recently the TNPCB ([[Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board]]) has been located here. A beautiful park is also there opposite to CMBT. The [[Chennai Metro]] Rail Limited (CMRL) has started its construction with the pile foundation work in Arumbakkam opposite SAF Games Village. This was inaugurated by the former Deputy Chief Minister [[M. K. Stalin]]. The State Election commission of India, the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu Election Commission is in Arumbakkam opposite the [[CMBT]].
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 the local people say that this area was a [[mango]]-cultivated area till about 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==
{{Geographic Location
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Areas of Chennai'''
|title = '''Areas of Chennai'''
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==Areas of Interest==
==Areas of Interest==

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;Hospitals
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==Hospitals==
*Smile Zone Dental Clinic
* Siva Medicals, Valluvar Salai
* Siva Medicals, Valluvar Salai
* Prakash Dental Centre
* Prakash Dental Centre
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* Vasanthi Orthaeopadics
* Vasanthi Orthaeopadics


;Temples
===Temples===
* Sri Panchali Amman Temple
* Sri Panchali Amman Temple
* Sri Aadhi Parasakthi Amman Temple
* Sri Aadhi Parasakthi Amman Temple
* Sri Siddhi Vinayaga Temple
* Sri Vethapureeswara Sivan temple
* Sri Vethapureeswara Sivan temple
* Sri Sundara Vinayagar Temple
* Sri Sundara Vinayagar Temple
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* Periathupalai Amman Koil
* Periathupalai Amman Koil


;Residencial Colonies
===Residencial Colonies===
* Jaganathan Nagar
* SBI Officers Colony
* SBI Officers Colony
* SBI Staff Colony
* SBI Staff Colony
* Jai Nagar
* Jai Nagar
* Mangali Nagar
* MMDA Colony


===Mall===
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;Churches
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* [[Megamart]] on P.H. road

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


;Mosques
===Mosques===
*In PH road, opposite to pollution control board
*In PH road, opposite to pollution control board
*Peter Raja St., opposite to Anna Arch
*Peter Raja St., opposite to Anna Arch
*MGR st., MMDA Colony
*MGR st., MMDA Colony


==Educational institutions==
;Schools
===Schools===
* MMDA, Government Higher Secondary School
* MMDA, Government Higher Secondary School
* Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav Senior Secondary School (CBSE)
* Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav Senior Secondary School (CBSE)
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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


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===Colleges===
;Malls
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* D.G.Vaishnav College( Arts & Science).
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* Megamart in PH road


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==Archietrctural Sites==
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;Colleges
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* Anna Arch (built by [[MGR]] in memory of his mentor [[C.N. Annadurai]])
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* D.G.Vaishnav College( Arts & Science)

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;Archietrctural Sites
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* Anna Arch (built by MGR in memory of his mentor C.N.Annadurai)
* Anna Arch Fly over
* Anna Arch Fly over


==Other Important Landmarks==
==Other Important Landmarks==
;In Arumbakkam
;In Arumbakkam
* Jai Nagar park opposite CMBT
* Siva Medicals, Valluvar Salai
* Jai Nagar park opposite CMBT;another park is on construction at opposite to this.
* Tamil Nadu pollution control board (TNPCB) in PH road
* Tamil Nadu pollution control board (TNPCB) in PH road
* [[Chennai Metro|Chennai Metro Rail Limited]] has started its construction work in Arumbakkam with the [[pile foundation]] work
* [[Chennai Metro|Chennai Metro Rail Limited]] has started its construction work in Arumbakkam with the [[pile foundation]] work
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* Tamil Nadu Election Commission has opened its brand new office in arumbakkam opposite [[CMBT]]
* Tamil Nadu Election Commission has opened its brand new office in arumbakkam opposite [[CMBT]]
* The [[Koyambedu Junction|Arumbakkam Koyambedu Roundabout]] was converted into a Multi Level, [[Parclo|Partial Cloverleaf]] [[grade separator]] in 2011
* The [[Koyambedu Junction|Arumbakkam Koyambedu Roundabout]] was converted into a Multi Level, [[Parclo|Partial Cloverleaf]] [[grade separator]] in 2011
* Arumbakkam will also have its own [[Multiplex (movie theatre)|Multiplex]] which will be run by the Malladi Group (owners of SSI Ltd), who have bought a land parcel next to Panchali Amman Koil on PH Road for this purpose
* Arumbakkam will also have a tryst with IT as [[Tata Consultancy Services|TCS]] has bought a land opposite to the P. H. Road&nbsp;— Shanthi Colony Junction to set up an office there


;Around 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.
* [[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&nbsp;— P.H.Road Junction.
* [[Ampa Skywalk]], a Shopping Mall opened on the Nelson Manickam Road&nbsp;— P.H.Road Junction.
* This mall also brings to Chennai, its first ever [[PVR Cinemas]], a leading multiplex operator in the country and '''Tata-Trent's Star Bazaar''', a leading HyperMarket Chain. It also houses the city's second Westside outlet. Its recent addition includes Zara, China town and French Loaf.
* 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

[edit]

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

[edit]

Churches

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

Mosques

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

Educational institutions

[edit]

Schools

[edit]
  • 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

[edit]
  • D.G.Vaishnav College( Arts & Science).

Archietrctural Sites

[edit]

Other Important Landmarks

[edit]
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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