Ashok Nagar, Chennai
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Ashok Nagar is a residential locality situated at southern part of Chennai, India. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this colony, stands the Ashoka Pillar. This four lion head stump, resembles the one erected by king Ashoka during the 3rd Century BC at Sanchi.
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[edit] Location
Ashok Nagar located West of Mambalam (T.Nagar), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Pin Code: 600 083
Zone: 8, Kodambakkam
Division / Ward: 122
Assembly Constituency: T.Nagar
[edit] Distance
From Anna International Airport: 8Kms.
Egmore / Central Railway stations: 12 Kms.
West Mambalam sub-urban train station: 3 Kms.
Koyambedu bus terminus: 5 Kms.
Bus routes pass by Ashok Pillar:170, 114, D70, G70, 11G, 11H, 17D, 37D, 12G, 5T, 5E.
Share Autos available from Vadapalani/Koyambedu/Guindy: Rs.7 per person.
[edit] Educational Institutions
1. Police Training College
2. Jawahar Vidyalaya
3. Nirmala Girls Higher Secondary School
4. Lotte Lemke School of arts and crafts
5. Vidya Niketan
6. Govt. Girls High School
7. Pudur High School
8. Brindavan Institute for Commerce
9. GRT Matriculation School
[edit] Worship
Sri Anjaneya Bhaktha Sabai (Hanumanthavanam)
Sri Karumari Amman Kovil
Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Aalayam
Sri Navasakthi Kaaliamman Thirukkovil
Sri Sidhthi Vinayagar Thirukkovil
Sri Nagathamman Kovil
Church of Victorious Cross
Ashok Nagar Islamic Mosque
[edit] Movie Halls
Udhayam Complex - Udhayam, Chandiran, Sooriyan, Mini-Udhayam
[edit] Famous Personalities
Panruti Ramachandran - Presidium chairman of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam.
Devayani
Jayam Ravi - Upcoming young actor in tamil industry.
