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'''M.G.R Nagar''' |
'''M.G.R. Nagar''' (shortened from '''[[M. G. Ramachandran]] Nagar''') is a neighbourhood located in [[Chennai]], India.<ref>{{cite news|title=For residents of MGR Nagar, a Black Sunday|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121913050400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111081949/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121913050400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 January 2008|access-date=5 August 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 December 2005}}</ref> The area is known for its busy vegetable market and fish market.<ref>{{cite news|title=Residents appeal for public health centre|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article2309749.ece|access-date=5 August 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=31 July 2011}}</ref> |
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==Location== |
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M.G.R Nagar is situated to the south of Anna Main Road |
M.G.R Nagar is situated to the south of Anna Main Road in [[K.K. Nagar|K. K. Nagar]] in Chennai. It is surrounded by K. K. Nagar in the north, [[Nesapakkam]] in the West, [[Adyar River]] in the south and [[Jafferkhanpet]] in the South East. |
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famous temples in M.g.r. Nagar, Thiruchendur Murugon Temple, Kamarajar Street.(15th Street)Near Ajantha Bus Stop M.G.R Nagar,Shri Prasana Venkatesha Permal temple.Kamarajar Street.(15th Street)Near Ajantha Bus Stop M.G.R Nagar. |
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==Transportation == |
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All the MTC buses originating or terminating at K.K. Nagar bus terminus ply through MGR Nagar's Three bus stops (M.G.R Nagar Market, Data Udipi Stop and Ajantha Stop) on the Anna Main road provide access to the neighbourhood.<ref>{{cite news|author=V. Soundararani|title=Corporation removes encroachments on Anna Main Road|url=http://arcotroadtimes.com/2008/11/corporation-removes-encroachments-on-anna-main-road/|access-date=17 September 2012|newspaper=Arcot Road Times|date=27 November 2008}}</ref> A number of share autos ply frequently to this area and beyond from Udayam Theatre Junction in [[Ashok Nagar, Chennai|Ashok Nagar]]. |
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==Public |
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An M.G.R. Nagar Police station (R10) is located at Venkataraman road.<ref>{{cite news|author=Shoba Srikanth|title=MGR Nagar police officers host meeting with residents|url=http://arcotroadtimes.com/2010/04/mgr-nagar-police-officers-host-meeting-with-residents/|access-date=17 September 2012|newspaper=Arcot Road Times|date=2 April 2010}}</ref> |
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==Events== |
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⚫ | In October 2005, 42 people died in a stampede among the 4000 people who had gathered for flood relief distribution.<ref>{{cite news|title=42 killed in Chennai stampede|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121912500100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051221050623/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121912500100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2005|access-date=5 August 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 December 2005}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In October 2005, 42 people died in a stampede among the 4000 people who had gathered for flood relief distribution.<ref>{{cite news|title=42 killed in Chennai stampede|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121912500100.htm| |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 22:24, 30 October 2023
M.G.R. Nagar | |
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neighbourhood | |
Coordinates: 13°02′06″N 80°11′49″E / 13.035°N 80.197°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Chennai District |
Metro | Chennai |
Wards | 137 & 138 |
Named for | Ex - CM of tamilnadu (Mr M.G Ramachandran) |
Government | |
• Body | Chennai Corporation |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Lok Sabha constituency | Chennai South |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Virugambakkam |
Planning agency | CMDA |
Civic agency | Chennai Corporation |
Website | www |
M.G.R. Nagar (shortened from M. G. Ramachandran Nagar) is a neighbourhood located in Chennai, India.[1] The area is known for its busy vegetable market and fish market.[2]
Location
[edit]M.G.R Nagar is situated to the south of Anna Main Road in K. K. Nagar in Chennai. It is surrounded by K. K. Nagar in the north, Nesapakkam in the West, Adyar River in the south and Jafferkhanpet in the South East.
Transportation
[edit]All the MTC buses originating or terminating at K.K. Nagar bus terminus ply through MGR Nagar's Three bus stops (M.G.R Nagar Market, Data Udipi Stop and Ajantha Stop) on the Anna Main road provide access to the neighbourhood.[3] A number of share autos ply frequently to this area and beyond from Udayam Theatre Junction in Ashok Nagar.
Public services
[edit]An M.G.R. Nagar Police station (R10) is located at Venkataraman road.[4]
Events
[edit]In October 2005, 42 people died in a stampede among the 4000 people who had gathered for flood relief distribution.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "For residents of MGR Nagar, a Black Sunday". The Hindu. 19 December 2005. Archived from the original on 11 January 2008. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Residents appeal for public health centre". The Hindu. 31 July 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ V. Soundararani (27 November 2008). "Corporation removes encroachments on Anna Main Road". Arcot Road Times. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ Shoba Srikanth (2 April 2010). "MGR Nagar police officers host meeting with residents". Arcot Road Times. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ "42 killed in Chennai stampede". The Hindu. 19 December 2005. Archived from the original on 21 December 2005. Retrieved 5 August 2012.