Anna Nagar
Naduvankarai | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Anna Nagar Tower Park in the neighbourhood | |
  Anna Nagar Anna Nagar (Chennai)  Anna Nagar Anna Nagar (Tamil Nadu)  Anna Nagar Anna Nagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 13°05′06″N 80°12′36″E / 13.085000°N 80.210100°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Zone | Anna Nagar |
| Ward | 100-102 |
| Named for | Arignar Anna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN 02 (Chennai North West) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chennai Central |
| State Assembly constituency | Anna Nagar |
Anna Nagar (formerly known as Naduvakkarai),[1] is a neighbourhood in the metropolitan city of Chennai, India. Named after former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. N. Annadurai, it is located in the north-western part of Chennai and forms a part of the Aminjikarai taluk and the Anna Nagar Zone. It is one of the prime residential areas in Chennai and is home to several prominent doctors, lawyers and politicians. Real estate prices are among the highest in the city.[2] A recent addition to the area is VR Chennai Mall, located near Shanthi Colony and Thirumangalam junction.
Anna Nagar is the first and the only neighbourhood in Chennai to follow a standard addressing system followed in the western world. One of the primary landmarks in Anna Nagar is the Anna Nagar Tower, built in 1968 as part of the World Trade Fair. Other important locations include the Anna Arch, Chinthamani, Blue Star, 14 shops, Shanthi Colony, Thirumangalam junction, Padi grade separator, Anna Nagar East, and the Anna Nagar West bus depot.
Anna Nagar has several established schools and colleges, places of worship, shopping areas with both independent shops and chain stores, and numerous restaurants. The 2nd avenue is an arterial road in Anna Nagar which has emerged as a hub for several restaurants and shops. There are also a number of midsize hospitals and nursing homes catering to the local population.
- ^ Krishna, M. J. (13 March 2003). "Naduvakkarai Nostalgia". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 17 July 2004.
- ^ "5 reasons Anna Nagar can be your locality of choice". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. 26 November 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2020.