Chetput (Chennai)

Chetput (Chennai)
Pond at Chetput

Coordinates: 13°04′27″N 80°14′33″E / 13.07412°N 80.24238°E / 13.07412; 80.24238

Chetput (Tamil: சேத்துப்பட்டு) (aka Chetpet) is a locality in Chennai. It is served by Chetput station in the Beach-Tambaram line of Chennai Suburban Railway. Chetput has a picturesque pond between the Chetput railway station and the Poonamallee High Road, one of the last surviving natural water bodies in the city. It is the locality in Chennai where the mathematician Ramanujan died[citation needed].

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Location in Context

History

Along with Egmore and Nungambakkam, Chetput is considered one of the original villages merged by the British to form Chennai.[1][2]. The area is named after Namperumal Chettiar, the architect and philanthropist who lived in the mid 19th century.[3]

Name Etymology

The area is named after Namperumal Chettiar, the architect and philanthropist who lived in the mid 19th century.[4]

Development

Until recently, the waters of Chetput lake supplied groundwater recharge for the surrounding neighbourhoods.[5]

Shops and institutions in Chetpet

  • Shoppers Stop - Harrington Road
  • Dr. Mehta's Hospitals (Provides the leading neonatal and paediatric care amongst the hospitals in South India)
  • Body Focus - Harrington Road (Fitness Gym / Slimming Centre)
  • MCC Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Ega Multiplex
  • Malayalam Club (Largest club in Chennai)
  • India's second largest laundry (clothes washing area) at School Road, Chetpet, AKA Dbobi Corner

Location - Chetpet

Chetpet is located at the center of Chennai, not far from Egmore railway station. CMBT is 8 km from Chetpet.


Education

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See also

Transport in Chennai

References



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