Chromepet

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1 About Chromepet
2 History
3 Neighbourhoods
4 Transportation links
5 Institutions
- 5.1 Schools
- 5.2 Colleges
6 Hospitals
7 Industry
8 Temples
9 Theatres
10 Telephone
11 Site For Chromepet
12 Chromepet in wikimapia
13 References

[edit] About Chromepet

Chromepet is a township in the southern part of Chennai, India. It lies on the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road, close to Tambaram and next to Pallavaram, Well connected by Road and Railways. It is 4 km south of the Anna International Airport, Meenambakkam. It is also the home of the Madras Institute of Technology, the institute where Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former president of India, Tamil writer Sujatha and many other technocrats studied.

[edit] History

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This area was a part of Thondaimandalam ruled by Thodaimans who were allied with the early cholas from around 1st to 2nd century AD. Later this area was passed on to the chieftains of the Satavahanas. Chennai, Chengulpet and surrounding area belonged to the Thondai Nadu during the Pallava period (3rd to 7th century AD). The historic period proper begins with the Pallava kings and the earliest of their stone inscriptions is found nearby in Pallavaram (Pallava puram) in a cave temple excavated by Mahendravarman I (600-630 A.D.) [1]. Narasimhavarman I who succeeded Mahendravarman I waged battles against Pulekesin of the Chalukya dynasty and defeated him at Manimangalam which is only about 11 km south-west of Chromepet.

[edit] Chola period

During the later chola period (9th to 12th century AD) the area that is now Chromepet belonged to the Churathur Nadu, named after Thiruchuram, the modern Trisulam village near Pallavaram. The Churathur Nadu extended from Tambaram in the south to Adambakkam and Alathur (Alandur) in the north and included Pammal, Pallavaram and Tirunirmalai [2].

[edit] Pandya, Telugu Choda, Vijayanagar

Later the lands passed on to Pandya, Telugu Choda and the Vijayanagar dynasty between later part of 12th and 15th century.

[edit] British

During the British rule in the 18th century, the leather industries started developing in the southwest of the city. The Chrome Leather Company (CLC) was established in this area in 1912 by one European Merchant named George Alexander Chambers in Chromepet after his lifetime the Chrome Leather Company was run by his wife namely Ida L. Chambers, She became the sole and absolute owner of Chrome Leather Company and its properties in the year 1965 through an Order and Decree passed by the Hon'ble Court, Madras. She died in the year 1968 as the owner of all the properties of Chrome Leather Company, till today the lands of Chrome Leather Company and its properties belongs absolutely to Late George Alexander Chambers and Late Ida L.Chambers and most of the land to the west of the current Chromepet railway station is owned by CLC. The late Mrs. Ida L.Chambers had many factory foremans, one of whom was the late Mr. Penry Justin Williams. Mr. Williams migrated to Australia with his family in 1960.

After independence, the Madras Institute of Technology (M.I.T) founded in July 1949 in an area extending over 20 hectares at Chromepet. Residential and commercial development started in the 1960s. Chromepet is now one of the thriving residential areas of the Chennai suburb. Chromepet's recent attraction is the newly built Bridge which connects the G.S.T road with the interior parts such as Hasthinapuram, chitlapakam and so on. After the construction of this new bridge the economic trend of chromepet is taking new turns. First was the opening of Naidu Hall a famous Textile Showroom.

Various good hotels and supermarkets<Reliance Fresh & Trinethra> have been opened to cater the growing need of chromepet residents. Many complexes are on its way of completion.

[edit] Neighbourhoods

Chromepet is made up of various smaller communities and townships:

Gandhi Nagar is located adjacent to Station Road, Famous Durgai Temple is located in Gandhi Nagar. Aadi month in tamil is famous for durga festival. Metropolitan bus depot is located in Gandhi nagar. Gandhi Nagar comprises streets like Valluvar Main Road, Valluvar 1^st 2^nd and 3^rd street, Va Voo See Street, Vivekanandar street, Kamaraj Street, etc.

'Umayalpuram' is in west side of chromepet. it is one of the best residential area in chromepet to live in. the calmness and connectivity are good.

Lakshmipuram is the west side of the local train station and bus station. Lakshmipuram is one of the upgrowing area most of the facilities are available here
Radha Nagar is on the east side of the local train station. It is also the trading hub of Chromepet. It houses many banks, shops and other trading establishments. AG hospital, a prominent hospital is situated in Bharathi Street which is an important road junction.

There are two important temples in Radha Nagar 1) Sri Durgai amman Temple and 2) Sri Rama Anjenaya Temple. Both temple are quiet and calm inside the shrine.good joints of eat out is also there, like gupta sweets, Bangalore Iyengar Bakery, Nandhini Sweets.

Nehru Nagar is one of the oldest and popular residential areas in Chromepet. It lies south-east of the Chromepet Railway station. Nehru Nagar boasts the Madras Institute of Technology (M.I.T). The M.I.T staff residential quarters and access grounds used to be called Rani Thottam (Queens garden) which has historical significance. Nehru Nagar is now replete with flats and a large residential area. The land prices are at a premium here due to the newly constructed over-bridge across the M.I.T railway gate.

There is an important Hindu shrine in Nehru Nagar dedicated to Lord Muruga - Kumaran Kundram.

Krishna Nagar, with its serene atmosphere is the ideal residential area in the whole of Chromepet.
Gajalakshmi Nagar is another neighbourhood located on the eastern side of the local train station. It is a residential locality and nestled between State Bank Colony and Kumaran Kundram, the famous hill shrine of Lord Muruga.
New Colony is on the west side of the local train station.
Nagappa Nagar is a new development which lies beyond New Colony to the west. Once empty land owned by the Chrome Leather Company, it was sold to various builders and the entire land has been well developed.
The very old town of Lakishmipuram lies beyond Nagaappa Nagar.
Nagalkeni is where the leather industry once thrived. The groundwater was polluted by this industry. The area continues to be an industrial center; one noted company is the Tag Corporation, which manufactures heavy electrical equipment. With the construction of railway overbridge on pallavaram-thoraipakkam radial road, this area will become much more accessible to IT corridor than east Tambaram and is hence attracting lot of real estate investments.
Bharathipuram is on the east side of the local train station. It is surrounded by Radha nagar, Nemillichery, Purushotham Nagar. Its an old and good residential area with all sort of amenities and good schools like Vignesh Vinayagar school(http://www.info-lands.com/).
Purushotham Nagar is also located on the east side of the local train station. It is surrounded by Hastinapuram, State Bank Colony, Bharatipuram. This is one of the fastest growing residential area as it has school, bus, train and hospital facilities in close proximity.
Bashyam Nagar - One of the finest residential localities is located in between Purushotham Nagar & Hasthinapuram. Bashyam Nagar is one of the oldest layouts of chromepet and now boast for the amenities it carry. It also now has a large sized apartments built by AGNI Foundation. Bashyam Nagar is an integral part of BBR Nagar's Welfare association which is functioning for more than 3 decades. BBR Nagar's association helps Bashyam Nagar, Bhuvaneswari Nagar, Raghava Nagar & Pachiappa Nagar residents to lead a hassle free life.
Hasthinapuram is on the southernmost end and one of the fastest growing residential areas. This also houses the Hasthinapuram Bus Terminus. The area within called Venkataraman Nagar named after a leading erstwhile judge was supposed to have been the largest self developed / non governmental colony at its inception. This area seems to be attaracting large concentrations of IT professionals because of its proximity to many IT institutions.
Reserve Bank Colony (RBI COLONY) is located in Chrompet, behind vettri Theatre. Less than half a kilometer from GST Main Road. This is one of the best residential colony available in Chrompet. This enclave is around 8 acres of land having approximately 100 independent houses/bungalows surrounded by numerous cocount trees, orchid plants etc. There are lot of birds sounds one can hear from morning to evening. Extremely silent and isolated area yet fully developed colony in Chromepet. Now there are two Spenser's Departmental stores were opened. One is on the G.S.T. Road and another on Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road.
Central Bank Colony is located next to the Reserve Bank Colony (RBI COLONY). Nearly one kilometer from GST Road behind Vetri Theatre Complex. To the south, it has Nagappa Nagar. Also, it has nearby shortcuts connecting to Thiruneermalai and pammal areas. It is one of the fastest developing residential parts of the Chrompet. This area is very calm and beautiful. Area here is occupied by individual houses all surrounded by splendid trees. A lovable area, which is liked by everyone in the world to live here.
Krishnama Chari Street is located back to Sri Rama Anjenaya Temple. Vasantha Mandapam is a small community hall which belongs to Sri Rama Anjenaya Temple. Residence of Mr. Balakrishnan.S (Inspector of Police) is located opposite to the Mandapam.

[edit] Transportation links

Chromepet is well connected to the city of Chennai by public transportation services including the famous electric train service that was built during British rule. Chromepet is located in the Beach - Tambaram suburban railway network. see Chennai suburban railway

Chromepet is around 3 km away from the Chennai Airport.

The Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) that connects various south Indian cities to Chennai passes through this township. In the 1960s and 1970s taking a walk along the GST road was a common activity of elderly residents of Chromepet; however, this has become uncommon today as the road now has heavy traffic at most times of the day. With the influx of more people and massive expansion, Chromepet has grown lot. Off late numerous branded retail formats have taken a spot on GST Main Road at Chromepet. These developments have led to an increase in the real estate prices.

New Colony and Lakshmipuram did not have bus service until the 1980s; however, M18, a mini-bus service, was introduced and it is being used even today by many commuters. The most famous bus route to reach Chromepet from the city was 18A. Train service is one of the important transport source for the residents.

There are frequent buses to Chromepet (which is en route to Tambaram) from Guindy, Saidapet and other stops on Mount Road (Anna Salai). Most of these buses originate from the bus terminus at Parry's Corner. There are also buses from Ashok Pillar and other points further to the north. From Hastinapuram Bus stand there are three important buses that ply between Hastinapuram and T.Nagar ( 52 C); Hastinapuram and High Court(52B) and Hastinapuram and Pallavaram (M 52C).Very recently a new bus service has been introduced ie., Hastinapuram to Guduvancherry(M52G). Peethambaram street is famous for one reason here at Chrompet. There is one man called Bharadwajan resides nearby the sengacheri amman koil. He is so strict in his rules that no one can challenge him .

[edit] Institutions

[edit] Schools

Government Board High School
Sri Sankara school
N.S.N Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Prakash institute, the leading coaching centre presented many state ranks
Robert Matriculation Higher Secondary School
St.Mark's Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Priya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Smt.Ramkuwar Devi Fomra Vivekananda Vidyalaya
Sundravalli Memorial School
Fatima Convent
Viignesh Vinayagar school, Bharathipuram
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, Chromepet
Modern Matriculation School, Cholvaram Nagar
Saviour Jesus Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Holy Angels Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Neelaram Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Sri Seshadri Matriculation School

[edit] Colleges

Madras Institute of Technology
S.D.N.B Vaishnav College for Women
Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
Tagore Arts & Science College
I.R.T Polytechnic

[edit] Hospitals

Govt General Hospital

Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital

Akash Nursing Home

Dr. Murali's dental hospital at RP Road

Rasi Nursing Home

Deepam Health Care

Sri Ram Nursing Home

A.G Hospital

Parvathy Ortho Hospital

R.V.I Hospital at Newcolony

[edit] Industry

Some leather tanning industries.
Ponds India Ltd.
TAG industries (electrical)
Metropolitan Transport Corporation Workshop
Indra cotton Mills
CLC
Timber Merchants on the G.S.T Road. Since 1960s

 (All kinds of Timber Species. Plywoods and other Related Items)

[edit] Temples

Thiruneermalai 5 km away
Kumaran Kundram
Pillayar and Sivan Temple @ Nehru Nagar

[edit] Theatres

Vetri Theatre complex

[edit] Telephone

Exchange code: 40,236,238 (old & not valid anymore)

              2265, 2238, 2239, 2240,2223

[edit] Site For Chromepet

http://www.chromepetonline.com This site is the yellow pages for chromepet and nearby areas. It provides the details, contact numbers of business people in and around chromepet This gives a complete reference to chromepet.