Tambaram is an important division in the south west of Chennai
city. The place is about 25 kilometres from the city center and
connected by major roadways and railways. The Great Southern Trunk
Road and Southern Railways provide access into the region. A number
of small townships have been developed along these road and rail
links. Tambaram as a division occupies great territorial lands in
the south of the city. The rail and road links that come from the
city proceed further south and into the region of Chengalpattu, a
district of Tamil Nadu. The region is further connected to the south
east regions and the adjoining district of Mammalapuram by Velacheri
Road. The place is also known for providing numerous educational
facilities.
Tambaram is spread over a good land area (precise figures not
available). The major road and railway head that comes from the
Chennai city bisects the region into Tambaram East and Tambaram
West. The entire region forms an important trade and commercial
centre in the South Chennai. Chrompet and Pallavaram are two
renowned district suburbs in the Tambaram division. The division
houses many important establishments encompassing colleges and
schools, hospitals, banks, worshipping places, etc. Some important
establishments in the region are given as
Schools: Some important schools in both East and West
Tambaram include Vidyalaya Valmigi Street, Seetha Devi Garodia
School, Govt. Missrimal Girls School High School, Christ King Girls
School Hr. Sec. School, Christ King Girls School Hr. Sec. School,
Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Hr. Sec. School, Municipal School High School.
Colleges: Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Arts & Science, Bharth
Engineering College, Madras Christian College Arts & Science,
Anbarasu Institute of Medical Research Centre, Anna I.T.I, Madras
Institute of Technology.
Hospitals: The region is provided with a number of hospitals
and medical centres. Most of these centres are privately owned.
However, there are some distinguished government establishments that
provide facilities and services to the residential population of the
division. These note-worthy institutes include Government Hospital
Chrompet, Government TB Sanatorium, Government Leprosy
Rehabilitation Promotion Unit, Municipality Health and Maternity,
Government Hospital for Thoracic Medicine.
Accessibility
- One of the conevenient means of reaching Tambaram is by
boarding a train at Chennai. The Southern Railways provide the
services. Tambaram Railway Station is located in the premises of
Tambaram locality. The place lies to the south west of the city
center.
- Buses plying on the Great Southern Trunk Road provide access
into the region. From the city center the place is about 20 kms
away.
- Chennai Airport is also convenient means of accessing the
place from other important cities.
Areas Under Tambaram
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