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| Country | India | ||
| State | Tamil Nadu | ||
| District(s) | Chennai | ||
| Planning Agency | CMDA | ||
| Civic agency | Greater Chennai Corporation | ||
| Zone | Alandur | ||
| Ward | 167 | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Nanganallur (Tamil: நங்கநல்லூர்) has been one of the southern suburbs of Chennai till September 2011, but it is now a part of Chennai Corporation in Tamil Nadu. It is a residential area close to the Chennai International Airport.
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As of 2001 India census, Nanganallur has a population of 52,230. The suburb has Hindus, Muslim and Christian population in various proportion and distributed in various regions. Hindus, mostly Tamil Brahmins, form the majority and people from outside Tamil Nadu are also represented with a significant number. As a result of Chennai's booming IT business and setting up of IT parks in the suburbs, a lot of people have moved into suburbs like nanganallur.
Towards the end of 2009, it was announced that the Chennai Corporation would be expanded to cover the surrounding 42 local bodies. This was confirmed by the new government in 2011. Nanganallur, has thus become a part of Chennai Corporation from September 2011.
Nanganallur got its name because of the Rajarajeswari Temple located in Thillai Ganga Nagar. Nanganallur was known as Nangai-nallur. The name was given by the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi (a.k.a. Maha Periyaval).
Adivyadhihara Anjaneyar Koil (Hanuman Temple) is very well known and Nanganallur is now known throughout Tamil Nadu due to this temple.
Also, one among the oldest temples, the Dharmalingeswarar temple is considered to be an epitome of silence. It's just a furlong before the Lakshmi Narasimha temple.
Other prominent temples that are present here are the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha-Navaneetha Krishna Temple at MMTC Colony, Sri Siddhivinayakar Temple, Hayavadana Perumal Koil, Guruvayurappan Temple, Ayyappa Temple, Sri Rajarajeswari Temple, Sri Satya Narayanar Temple, Sri Devi Karumaariamman Temple, Sri Lakshmi Hayagreevar Temple, Sri Ardhanaareeshwarar Temple and the Sri Raghavendra Mutt (also known as Dakshina Mantralayam).
Arthanareeswar temple is ancient and very famous in Nanganallur. Once (in 1970) the Kanchi seer, Shri Chandrashekarar, visited this place and asked the locals about the Sivalingam. They searched but could not find it. Later the lingam was found in a nearby pond where a washerman was using the lingam as a washing stone. The local people informed the Kanchi Seer, who then installed the lingam. This temple is next to the pond where the lingam was found.
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mruthika Brindavana is situated on 10th street,Nanganallur. Its unique importance is there are three mruthika Brindavanas under the Guru parampara of Sri Viyayeendra Theertharu, Sri Sudheendra Theertharu and Sri Raghavendra Swamy. This trust has got Prasathi (Certificate) of Dakshina Manthralaya, given by Sri Sri Sushameendra Theertharu, Peetathipathi of Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Manthralaya. Every year during August 3 days Aradhana festival is celebrated and Annadhana is taken place for all Devotes.
Nanganallur has only four Cinema theatres around it. Vetrivel Multiplex featuring Vetrival and Velan Cinemas, Kumaran Theatre and Jothi Theatre. There are parks for children at some places around the town.
Nanganallur has a roller skating rink on 100 Feet Road near the Civil Aviation Colony. Developed on a 12,000-square-foot (1,100 m2) open ground by the Alandur Municipality it is stated to open in June 2011. The facility has been set up at a cost of INR 3.1 million. The rink is 325 feet (99 m) long and 30 feet (9.1 m) wide and it is the longest in the whole of Tamil Nadu. The facility has an office room.[1]
The growth in population and economic activities can be gauged by the presence of the banks and financial institutions at Nanganallur. Over the years, its infrastructure has grown rapidly enabling businesses in this area. Predominantly, this is a residential area. It is a home user market and all major home appliances retail chain stores such as Vasant & Co., Vivek's, Spencer's Daily, Nilgiris, More,Reliance Fresh, Heritage etc. have their operations here. In most of the banks in Nanganallur, NRI accounts are being opened ,hence it can also be called an NRI locality.
There are several banks here: State Bank of India, Axis Bank, ICICI, Mahalakshmi Bank, Canara Bank,HDFC, KVB, Union Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Indian Bank, Syndicate Bank,Punjab National Bank, Corporation Bank, Bank of India etc. to name a few.
Nanganallur is a residential suburb known for its calm atmosphere. Educational institutions here include The Hindu Colony Chellammal Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School , Modern Senior Secondary School , Nehru Govt Boys and Girls Higher Sec. School, Prince Matriculation Higher Secondary School , Mowbrays Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Montessori School and ASchool. Nanganallur is also known for the presence of various IIT-JEE coaching institutions. Further, many of the popular colleges in the city of Chennai have their buses plying to Nanganallur. A number of computer education institutions have also opened up branches at Nanganallur to provide IT education for students and employees. Many professionals working in the IT sector reside in this locality due to congestion in the main city.
Nanganallur has reputation as a good residential area to live in. Population growth has brought with it services like shops catering to various needs and tastes, financial institutions (amongst them banks and finance institutions providing investment help) and an assortment of locally-owned restaurants and eateries. Nanganallur has been known for its temples, and the burgeoning popularity of the Bhakta-Anjaneya Swami Temple has only furthered its popularity.
Nanganallur is connected by suburban trains at nearby Pazhavanthangal station and also through MTC City Buses they are 52L, 52K, 52P, M18C, M18N, M21G, M154B, M1, M45B, M129C, M152N. Access from the city is through the main road from the Grand Southern Trunk Road at the Trident Hotel Junction, just north of the airport. Nanganallur has two Subways to its fame. A new 100 ft (30 m). road has been constructed near Thillai Ganga Nagar Subway that connects Nanganallur to Velachery. Metro Rail Transit System is also coming up in areas around Nanganallur like Adambakkam that will further improve the area's connectivity.
Nanganallur has Balasubramaniam Metals , Vasanth and Co and Vivek and Co. Reliance Fresh, Spencers Daily, Pazhamuthir cholai , Tamil selvi peanut shop(since 1969) and Nilgiris, Reebok, Rasi Silks, Spencer's Daily, Roja Medicals (Main landmark of most of the residents), Ravi apparels and LG Traders have opened shops here. And also a famous Tea shop " VELLAISAMY TEA STALL" (since 1973), Eswarn Coffee, Sri Valli Ammal Store, M.R.Electricals, Venkatraman Boli Stall
Specialty shops for furniture like JFA is near the State Bank of India.
There are lot of big restaurant like Trident,Hilton,GRT,Radisson and Mount Manor around the place .Anjappar Chettinad restaurant and Thalapakati biriyani house has shortly opened.Recently, Sai Suriya (earlier Maruthi Bhavan), Saravana square , Mothers' Kitchen,The Durga Bhavan[Udipi],
Hospitals with good facilities are present in Nanganallur, like B M Hospital,Hindu Mission Hospital, Sri Chakra Multi Speciality Hospital, Fortis Malar Clinic, C M Hospital, Margaret Sidney Hospital, Hariharan Hospital. Also present are many physiotherapy centres to serve the elder citizens of the area. There is also Hearing Centre, located opp Sidney Hospital, near guruvayurappan temple, who are professionals in Ear Care and hearing aid specialists. Many Gyms are also dotted all over nanganallur.