Alwarthirunagar

Alwarthirunagar is an urban locality in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, India. Alwarthirunagar Pin code is 600087 and postal head office is Valasaravakkam.[1] It falls under Valasaravakkam municipality, in Maduravoyal (State Assembly Constituency) constituency in Tiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The word nagar refers to a settlement in sanskrit. The neighbourhood was developed by the City Lando Corporation in the late 1960s. With the opening of schools and shopping centres, Alwarthirunagar emerged as a service centre in Chennai's west. Twenty acres of forestation in the area acts against pollution.[2] The area is traversed by state road number 113.[3]

Not to be confused with Alwarthirunagiri.

Alwarthirunagar
Neighbourhood
Alwarthirunagar
Alwarthirunagar(Chennai)
Alwarthirunagar
Alwarthirunagar (Tamil Nadu)
Alwarthirunagar
Alwarthirunagar (India)
Coordinates: 13.047545°N 80.187293°E / 13.047545; 80.187293
CountryIndia
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChennai
MetroChennai
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600 087
Vehicle registrationTN 10 (RTO, Chennai South West)
Lok Sabha constituencyChennai South
Vidhan Sabha constituencyVirugambakkam
Websitealwarthirunagar.com

Neighbourhoods
Chennai corporation students' play ground

Ramakrishna Nagar

Ramakrishna Nagar is located in the centre of Alwarthirunagar. There, a large recreation area, developed in the 1980s, is used for playing cricket. However, in 2008, new constructions encroached on the area and flooding is a common problem during the rainy season.

Velan Nagar

Velan Nagar is approximately 1 km from the Alwarthirunagar bus stop and about 800 m from the Lamech bus stop. During the late 1980s, Velan Nagar was affected by stagnating water during the rainy season. By the 1990s, the area had developed into a very large residential area, decreasing the number of parks and making cycling more difficult. There is a Banyan tree that is considered holy. The Ganesh temple in Velan Nagar has been renovated.

Palaniappa Nagar

Palaniappa Nagar is adjacent to Alwarthirunagar with streets connecting from Arcot Road and Radhakrishnan Salai.

Meenakshi Amman Nagar

Meenakshi Amman Nagar Alwarthirunagar, Chennai area its under taluk NA, district Tiruvallur and state TAMIL NADU. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Raamar Temple, Kadambadi Amman Temple, Pillayar Kovil that are near to Meenakshi Amman Nagar Alwarthirunagar, Chennai,

Central business district

The main commercial district is on Arcot road. There is a multi brand superstore, grocery stores, fast food outlets, a bakery and a library. There is also a Panchayat Union dispensary.

Schools
  • La Chatelaine Junior College
St. John's School
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References
  1. "Alwarthirunagar Pincode" Accessed 21 February 2018.
  2. "Alwarthirunagar." Archived 28 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine Alwarthirunagar Tourism and Events. OV Guide. Accessed 16 January 2013.
  3. "Alwarthirunagar." Maps of India. Accessed 17 February 2014.
  4. "St John's." Hindu.com. 22 February 2005.
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