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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The etymology given by Tamil scholars is " |
The etymology given by Tamil scholars is "Chola" + "Angam" + "Nallur", which indicates that Sholinganallur was once part of a [[Chola]] settlement, most likely during the 8th century before which this used to be a [[marshland]] with a mangrove forest. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of the 2011 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> the population of Sholinganallur reached about 7.5 [[Lakh|lakhs]]. |
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The Sholinganallur Assembly constituency witnessed the highest population influx in Tamil Nadu in the last seven years. According to official final electoral list released in 2021 the number of voters has risen to 6,94,845 electors. Sholinganallur continues to be largest Assembly constitutency in Tamil Nadu in terms of number of voter. The number of male voter is 3,48,262, female is 3,46,476 and transpersons is 107.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Express News Service|date=24 Mar 2021|title=Tamil Nadu Elections: Hot seat - Sholinganallur|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/mar/24/tamil-nadu-elections-hot-seat--sholinganallur-2280724.html|access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref> |
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===Religion=== |
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There are several temples, churches and mosques in the area.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Infant Jesus Church – Sholinganallur|url=http://catholicchurches.in/directory/chengalpattu-churches/infant-jesus-church-sholinganallur.htm|url-status=live|access-date=13 Jul 2021|website=CatholicChurches.in|date=February 2010}}</ref> |
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The town is well renowned for [[Sholinganallur Prathyangira Devi Temple]], visited by the devotees including from those outside the city. The temple is located close to the Sholinganallur junction and halfway down the link road of ECR and OMR. |
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== Government and politics == |
== Government and politics == |
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[[Sholinganallur (state assembly constituency)]] is the biggest assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu in terms of voters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |title=Tamil Nadu News : Solinganalloor biggest constituency in terms of voters |date=2011-03-04 |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629053250/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |archive-date=29 June 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
[[Sholinganallur (state assembly constituency)]] is one of the biggest assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu in terms of voters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |title=Tamil Nadu News : Solinganalloor biggest constituency in terms of voters |date=2011-03-04 |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629053250/http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/04/stories/2011030455440600.htm |archive-date=29 June 2011 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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=== Civic Administration === |
=== Civic Administration === |
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Sholinganallur was annexed in to [[Chennai Corporation]] in 2011, and it is the last (200th) ward of [[Chennai]] city, administered as a part of [[Chennai Corporation]]. |
Sholinganallur was annexed in to [[Chennai Corporation]] in 2011, and it is the last (200th) ward of [[Chennai]] city, administered as a part of [[Chennai Corporation]]. |
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Sholinganallur has a Regional Transport Office (RTO), near Sholinganallur Main Signal. The vehicle registration code is TN-14. |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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Sholinganallur is home to a number of BPO and IT/ITES companies. Many major IT companies including Wipro,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wipro.com |title=Wipro IT Business | IT Services, Consulting, System Integration, Outsourcing |publisher=Wipro.com |date=2011-12-31 |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226044503/http://www.wipro.com/ |archive-date=26 February 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Infosys]],<ref>{{cite web |author=Infosys Limited |url=http://www.infosys.com/contact/pages/country.aspx?source=home&country=india |title=Contact |publisher=Infosys |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091223091124/http://www.infosys.com/contact/Pages/country.aspx?source=home&country=India |archive-date=23 December 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tata Consultancy Services]], and more. |
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Chiefly residential, the rapid growth of Sholinganallur's economy, population and infrastructure can be attributed to information technology business parks and dedicated [[special economic zones]] (SEZ). Solinganalloor is surrounded by other IT based suburbs such as [[Siruseri]], [[Perungudi]] and [[Taramani]]. [[Tamil Nadu]] government's [[TIDCO]] is building a Financial City in Solinganalloor to house global financial corporations. |
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Solinganalloor has become the [[IT corridor]] for Chennai city since major IT companies and major workforce (around 2 lakh (200,000) employees) are located in this region. |
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Sholinganallur is home to a number of BPO and IT/ITES companies. Many major IT companies including Wipro,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wipro.com |title=Wipro IT Business | IT Services, Consulting, System Integration, Outsourcing |publisher=Wipro.com |date=2011-12-31 |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226044503/http://www.wipro.com/ |archive-date=26 February 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Infosys]],<ref>{{cite web |author=Infosys Limited |url=http://www.infosys.com/contact/pages/country.aspx?source=home&country=india |title=Contact |publisher=Infosys |access-date=2012-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091223091124/http://www.infosys.com/contact/Pages/country.aspx?source=home&country=India |archive-date=23 December 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Tata Consultancy Services]], Automotive Robotics, [[Flintobox]], [http://www.4iapps.com 4iapps solutions], [[PayPal]], [[eBay]], [http://www.exemplarr.com Exemplarr Worldwide], [[HCL Technologies]], [[Cognizant]] (CTS), [[Tech Mahindra]], Screen Plus have their own facilities in Sholinganallur. Many major [[Information technology|IT]]/[[Outsourcing|ITES]] companies including [[Accenture|Accenture India]],<ref>[http://www.accenture.com/Countries/India/Contact_Us/OfficeLocations.htm ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091211203812/http://www.accenture.com/Countries/India/Contact_Us/OfficeLocations.htm |date=11 December 2009 }}</ref> [[eBay]], Trident Solutions,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tridentnets.com/Contact/ContactUs.aspx |title=Trident Solutions : : Contact Us |publisher=Tridentnets.com |access-date=2012-02-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227015945/http://www.tridentnets.com/Contact/ContactUs.aspx |archive-date=2012-02-27 }}</ref> American Megatrends,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.amiindia.co.in/ |title=American Megatrends India |access-date=10 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090919114602/http://www.amiindia.co.in/ |archive-date=19 September 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> PayPal<ref>http://www.inrnews.com/realestateproperty/india/it/bay_inc_and_paypal_open_new_c.html {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> have their presence here. |
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==Housing== |
==Housing== |
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[[File:VGP2 South Uthandi Beach Chennai Aug21 D72 20716.jpg|thumb|Uthandi beach, view south from VGP Layout, Aug '21]] |
[[File:VGP2 South Uthandi Beach Chennai Aug21 D72 20716.jpg|thumb|Uthandi beach, view south from VGP Layout, Aug '21]]The [[TNHB|Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB)]] has created a satellite township at Shollinganallur with IT Parks, arterial roads, schools, parks, play grounds and bus terminus. |
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The suburb's population continues to grow rapidly as more and more employees and family of IT professionals (employed in the neighborhood) continue to move in and take up residence at Sholinganallur. Proximity to employment opportunities, good asset appreciation, outstanding road infrastructure, proximity to beaches at ECR and other entertainment venues continues to attract more residents to this suburb. |
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The [[TNHB|Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB)]] has created a satellite township at Shollinganallur with IT Parks, arterial roads, schools, parks, play grounds and bus Terminus. The TNHB township of 4,000 dwellings is situated next to the upcoming {{convert|200|acre|km2}} Rs1,000 crore National Maritime university complex. Budget serviced apartments are available, which are mostly used by corporates. |
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Popular restaurants such as Agusthya, Ponnusamy (Chettinad), Daawath (Mughal) and Thamburan (Malabar) are located here. Hanumaya mess and Bhaskar Andhra Mess are two local low budget cafeterias popular with people from all walks of life. |
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Residential areas of Sholinganallur include Akkarai, Panaiyur, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, MGR Nagar, Ganesh Nagar and Uthandi (ECR Toll Plaza), which are located on the [[East Coast Road]]. Uthandi has a public beach that has been declared as a "turtle nesting site" where the endangered Olive Ridley turtles come to nest and lay their eggs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Krishna Chaitanya|first=SV|date=6 Jan 2021|title=Setback to ECR storm water drain project in Chennai as German government freezes funding|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/06/setback-to-ecr-storm-water-drain-project-in-chennai-as-german-government-freezes-funding-2246344.html|access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref> |
Residential areas of Sholinganallur include Akkarai, Panaiyur, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, MGR Nagar, Ganesh Nagar and Uthandi (ECR Toll Plaza), which are located on the [[East Coast Road]]. Uthandi has a public beach that has been declared as a "turtle nesting site" where the endangered Olive Ridley turtles come to nest and lay their eggs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Krishna Chaitanya|first=SV|date=6 Jan 2021|title=Setback to ECR storm water drain project in Chennai as German government freezes funding|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/jan/06/setback-to-ecr-storm-water-drain-project-in-chennai-as-german-government-freezes-funding-2246344.html|access-date=17 May 2021}}</ref> |
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=== By Rail === |
=== By Rail === |
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The Government is constructing [[Chennai Metro|Metro]] Train-Phase 2 along this route from [[Madhavaram, Chennai|Madhavaram]] till [[Siruseri]] IT park (deadline to be operational for this [[Line 3 (Chennai Metro)|Corridor-3]] and [[Line 5 (Chennai Metro)|Corridor-5]] by 2024/26. |
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=== By Road === |
=== By Road === |
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Sholinganallur is located at the junction connecting [[East Coast Road]] to [[Tambaram]], [[Mudichur]] and [[Adyar, Chennai|Adyar]] to [[Mahabalipuram]], along [[Old Mahabalipuram Road]].<ref name="paypalcleanup">{{cite news|title=PayPal employees' initiative to support Chennai Corporation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/paypal-employees-initiative-to-support-chennai-corporation/article4133554.ece|date=25 November 2012|agency=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai|access-date=2012-11-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129095407/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/paypal-employees-initiative-to-support-chennai-corporation/article4133554.ece|archive-date=29 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Sholinganallur is located at the junction connecting [[East Coast Road]] to [[Tambaram]], [[Mudichur]] and [[Adyar, Chennai|Adyar]] to [[Mahabalipuram]], along [[Old Mahabalipuram Road]].<ref name="paypalcleanup">{{cite news|title=PayPal employees' initiative to support Chennai Corporation|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/paypal-employees-initiative-to-support-chennai-corporation/article4133554.ece|date=25 November 2012|agency=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai|access-date=2012-11-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129095407/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/paypal-employees-initiative-to-support-chennai-corporation/article4133554.ece|archive-date=29 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> It is at a distance of 14.3 km from Tambaram, 2 km away from East Coast Road (ECR), 34.8 km away from Mamallapuram and 13.5 km away from Adyar. |
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==Places== |
==Places== |
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===Hospitals=== |
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Multi-speciality hospitals located around Sholinganallur are Adithya Bone & Joint Speciality Clinic, LifeLine Multi Speciality Hospital, Global Hospitals, Chettinad Hospitals, Swaram Hospitals, Life care, Om Sakthi Clinic and Physio Pulze Physiotherapy Clinic. |
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===Schools=== |
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Some schools here are Government Higher Secondary School, Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sacred Heart Global school (CBSE), Gateway School,<ref>[http://www.gatewaytheschool.in/home.html ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717101944/http://www.gatewaytheschool.in/home.html |date=17 July 2009}}</ref> Ellen Sharma Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sree Iyyapa Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Bala Vidya Mandir, Amelio Early Learning Center, Babaji Vidhyashram School,Ramana vidyalaya. |
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===Colleges=== |
===Colleges=== |
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Some of the colleges include [[Sathyabama University]], Jeppiaar Engineering College, St. Mary's School of Management Studies, [[St. Joseph's College of Engineering]] and more. |
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Colleges include St Joseph's Institute of Technology(A Unit of St Joseph's college of engineering) KCG College of Technology(A Unit of Hindustan Group of Institutions), [[Jeppiaar Engineering College]], [[Sathyabama University]], St. Mary's School of Management Studies, Jeppiaar [[SRR engineering college]], [[St. Joseph's College of Engineering]], [[Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering]], Thangavelu Engineering college,Shree Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra Institute of Technology (13 km from Sholinganallur), Ragas Dental college, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Anand Institute of Technology (8 km from Sholinganallur), NTTF Information Technology Centre, Nr MTL Sholinganallur, Head Office Telichery Kannur. |
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The [[Indian Maritime University]], Chennai campus is located in Uthandi, Sholinganallur |
The [[Indian Maritime University]], Chennai campus is located in Uthandi, Sholinganallur. |
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==References== |
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| Coordinates: 12°54′01″N 80°13′40″E / 12.90015°N 80.22791°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 15,519 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600119 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-14 |
Sholinganallur, also spelled Solinganalloor or Sozhinganalloor, is a southern suburb of Chennai, India.
Etymology
[edit]The etymology given by Tamil scholars is "Chola" + "Angam" + "Nallur", which indicates that Sholinganallur was once part of a Chola settlement, most likely during the 8th century before which this used to be a marshland with a mangrove forest.
Demographics
[edit]As of the 2011 Indian census,[1] the population of Sholinganallur reached about 7.5 lakhs.
Government and politics
[edit]Sholinganallur (state assembly constituency) is one of the biggest assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu in terms of voters.[2]
Civic Administration
[edit]Sholinganallur was annexed in to Chennai Corporation in 2011, and it is the last (200th) ward of Chennai city, administered as a part of Chennai Corporation.
Economy
[edit]Sholinganallur is home to a number of BPO and IT/ITES companies. Many major IT companies including Wipro,[3] Infosys,[4] Tata Consultancy Services, and more.
Housing
[edit]
The Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) has created a satellite township at Shollinganallur with IT Parks, arterial roads, schools, parks, play grounds and bus terminus.
Residential areas of Sholinganallur include Akkarai, Panaiyur, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, MGR Nagar, Ganesh Nagar and Uthandi (ECR Toll Plaza), which are located on the East Coast Road. Uthandi has a public beach that has been declared as a "turtle nesting site" where the endangered Olive Ridley turtles come to nest and lay their eggs.[5]
Transport
[edit]By Air
[edit]Chennai International Airport at Meenambakkam is the nearest airport.
By Rail
[edit]The Government is constructing Metro Train-Phase 2 along this route from Madhavaram till Siruseri IT park (deadline to be operational for this Corridor-3 and Corridor-5 by 2024/26.
By Road
[edit]Sholinganallur is located at the junction connecting East Coast Road to Tambaram, Mudichur and Adyar to Mahabalipuram, along Old Mahabalipuram Road.[6] It is at a distance of 14.3 km from Tambaram, 2 km away from East Coast Road (ECR), 34.8 km away from Mamallapuram and 13.5 km away from Adyar.
Places
[edit] | This section needs additional citations for verification. (January 2018) |
Colleges
[edit]Some of the colleges include Sathyabama University, Jeppiaar Engineering College, St. Mary's School of Management Studies, St. Joseph's College of Engineering and more.
The Indian Maritime University, Chennai campus is located in Uthandi, Sholinganallur.
References
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- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu News : Solinganalloor biggest constituency in terms of voters". The Hindu. 4 March 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ "Wipro IT Business | IT Services, Consulting, System Integration, Outsourcing". Wipro.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ Infosys Limited. "Contact". Infosys. Archived from the original on 23 December 2009. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ Krishna Chaitanya, SV (6 January 2021). "Setback to ECR storm water drain project in Chennai as German government freezes funding". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "PayPal employees' initiative to support Chennai Corporation". Chennai. The Hindu. 25 November 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
