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| name = Chengalpattu |
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| native_name = செங்கல்பட்டு |
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| settlement_type = suburb |
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| image_caption = Kolavai Lake on the outskirts of Chengalpattu |
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| longd = 79.98 |
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| longEW = E |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Kanchipuram district|Kanchipuram]] |
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| subdivision_type3 = Metro |
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| subdivision_name3 = Chennai |
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| elevation_m = 36 |
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| population_total = 62631 |
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| population_as_of = 2001 |
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30 |
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] |
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| postal_code = 603001 |
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| area_code_type = Telephone code |
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| area_code = +91-44 |
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| registration_plate = TN-19 |
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'''Chengalpattu''' , formerly known as '''Chingleput''', is a suburb of South-west Chennai city and [[Taluk]] in [[Kanchipuram district]] in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It is the headquarters of the [[Chengalpattu taluk]] of the district and is situated at a distance of {{Convert|55|km}} south-west of the state capital, [[Chennai]] on the National highway [[National Highway 45 (India)|NH 45]]. Chengalpattu town comes under the [[Chennai Metropolitan Area]] limits. |
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The city is believed to have been named after a kind of [[lily]] called 'chenkazhuneer poo' which is found aplenty in the region. It is located on the [[Palar River]] about 56 km south-southwest Chennai city(Madras). Chengalpattu is an important railway junction and commercial center. It has a medical college and other colleges affiliated with the [[University of Madras]]. |
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==History== |
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Chingleput was formerly a capital of the kings of [[Vijayanagara]], after their defeat by the [[Deccan sultanates]] at [[Battle of Talikota]] in 1565. In 1639 a local governor or [[Nayak (title)|Nayak]], subject to these kings, granted a piece of coastal land to the [[British East India Company]] where [[Fort St George]] now stands, which became the nucleus of the city of Madras. The fortress at Chingleput, built by the Vijayanagara kings in the 16th century, was of strategic importance, owing to its swampy surroundings and the lake that flanked its side. |
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Chingleput was taken by the [[France|French]] in 1751, and was retaken in 1752 by [[Dharaniraj]], after which it proved of great strategic advantage to the British, especially when [[Thomas Arthur, comte de Lally|Lally]] failed to capture the fortress in his advance on Madras. |
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During the wars of the British with [[Hyder Ali]] of [[Mysore Kingdom|Mysore]] it withstood his assault, and afforded a refuge to the nearby residents; in 1780, after the defeat of Colonel W. Baillie, the army of Sir Hector Munro took refuge there. By 1900 the town was noted for its manufacture of pottery, and was a local market center, especially of the rice trade. The surrounding district was home to cotton and silk weaving, indigo dyeing, tanneries, and a cigar factory, and extensive salt manufacturing took place along the coast. |
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==Geography== |
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Chengalpattu is located at {{Coord|12.7|N|79.98|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Chengalpattu.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chengalpattu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 36 metres (118 ft). Lake Kolavai is situated near Chingleput. |
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==Demographics== |
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As of 2001 India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Chingleput had a population of 62,631. Male to female ratio is very close to 1. The average literacy rate here is 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 84% and female literacy of 77%. About 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. |
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==Education== |
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There are number of educational institutes located in Chingleput. |
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Colleges |
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* [[Chengalpet Medical College|Chengalpet Government Medical College]] |
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* Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering |
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* Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology |
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* Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Science |
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* Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Science |
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* Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Nursing |
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* Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology |
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* Asan Memorial dental college |
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* Government Law College, Chengalpattu |
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* Government Arts College |
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* Vidhya Sagar Women's Arts & Science College |
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Schools |
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* [[St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School (Chengalpattu)]] |
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* St. Joseph's Kinder Garden School. |
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* St. Mary's Hr Sec School |
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* St. Mary's Primary School |
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* Sri Ramakrishna Mission Boys' Hr Sec School |
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* Sri Ramakrishna Mission Girls' Hr Sec School |
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* St. Columbus's Hr Sec School - 190 Years old |
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* SDA Matric Hr Sec School |
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* Brindavan Public school |
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* Progress Matriculation School |
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* Government Girls Higher Secondary School |
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* Arignar Anna Govt Boys Higher Secondary School |
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* Blessings Matriculation Higher Secondary School |
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* Annai sathiya matriculation school (Venbakkam) |
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* Swami vivekanandha vidhiyalaya Jain Matriculation School (Anna Nagar) |
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* Vivekananda Matriculation School |
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* Little Jacky Matriculation Higher Secondary School |
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* R.K.N.Matriculation School |
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* Mahindra Global School, Mahindra City near Chengalpattu |
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* PRASAN Vidya Mandir School |
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* Maharishi Vidya Mandir School |
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== Transport == |
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[[File:Chengalpattu Junction.jpg|thumb|200 px|The Chengalpattu Railway Junction, one of the main stations in the Chord Line]] |
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Chenglapattu is well connected by road and rail. The [[Chennai Airport]] lies just 38 km north of the town which could be reached in about 1 hour by road. Melmaruvathur is about 35 kilometers from Chengalpet, and to reach Tindivanam which is about the distance of 69 kilometers it takes about 1.3 hours through [[GST Road]] or NH 45 |
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Chengalpattu is a Railway junction and it lies in the Main [[Broad Gauge]] line and most of the south bound trains stop here. There is also a railway connection to [[Arakkonam]] via [[Kanchipuram]]. There are many trains running from [[Kanchipuram]] via Chingleput to Beach stopping at all stations up to [[Tambaram]]. [[Superfast]] trains are also available, running from [[Chingleput]] to [[Tambaram]], [[Guindy]], [[Mambalam]], [[Egmore]], [[Park]] and finally Beach Station. |
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There are many buses connecting Chengalpattu with various parts of the state and beyond. Some of them are |
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!Route Number |
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!Start |
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!End |
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!Via |
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|108 B |
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|Chengalpattu |
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|[[Mamallapuram]] |
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|[[Tirukalukundram]] |
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|- |
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|108 |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Chennai]] |
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|Chengalpattu, [[Tambaram]] |
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|- |
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|157 Cut |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Kanchipuram]] |
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|Chengalpattu |
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|- |
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|157 |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Vellore]] |
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|[[Kanchipuram]], Chengalpattu |
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|- |
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|157 M |
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|[[Mamallapuram]] |
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|[[Cheyyar]] |
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|[[Kanchipuram]], Chengalpattu |
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|- |
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|164 C |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Chittoor]] |
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|Chengalpattu , [[Kanchipuram]] , [[Arakonam]] |
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|- |
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|197 UD |
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|[[Kalpakkam]] |
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|Nagerkoil |
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|Chengalpattu, [[Trichi]] |
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|- |
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|831 UD |
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|[[Tambaram]] |
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|Bengaluru |
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|Chengalpattu, [[Vellore]] |
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|- |
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|212 H |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Tirupati (city)|Tirupathi]] |
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|Chengalpattu, [[Arakonam]], [[Thiruthani]] |
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|- |
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|EXP |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Trichy]] |
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|Chengalpattu, [[Tindivanam]], [[Villupuram]] |
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|- |
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|471 UD |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Coimbatore]] |
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|Chengalpattu, [[Tindivanam]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] |
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|- |
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|834 UD / 444K EXP |
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|Kalpakkam |
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|[[Bangalore]] |
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|Chengalpattu, [[Kanchipuram]], [[Vellore]], [[Krishnagiri]], [[Hosur]] |
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|T 19 |
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|Villagam |
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|Pondur |
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|Chengalpattu, Thirukkalukundram, kanni koil, pettai st, pondur |
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== Tourism == |
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Today Chengalpattu has developed as a touristic spot for many foreign travellers on their way to [[Mamallapuram]], [[Thirukazhukundram]], [[Vedanthangal bird sanctuary]] and [[Kanchipuram]]. The boat house established by [[Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation]] (TTDC) in the Kolavai lake which is situated alongside of the NH 45 highway has now turned into a place where people can relax with their families on weekends. The monsoon rains flooded the gates of the lake in December 2005 due to which the TTDC boat club operation has been stopped. It also serves as a bridge connecting all nearby districts with the renowned tourist places like [[Mahabalipuram]], [[Muttukadu]], theme parks on [[East Coast Road]] (ECR), [[Thirukazhukundram]] etc. |
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== Kolavai Lake == |
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Kolavai Lake is the second largest lake in the Kanchipuram District after the Madhuranthagam Lake. Once a very huge lake, now it has been reduced to nearly half the size due to the creation of the Mahindra World city on its banks and other encroachments. Kolavai lake is well known for its perenniality: There are no records of going dry in summers. It even supplies water to industries in Chennai when the lakes in Chennai go dry. The lake is now being polluted due to the rapid urbanisation of Chengalpattu. The early morning sunrise and the moon howering above the lake over its waters in the night are scenic to the eyes. |
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==Industry== |
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There are several modern industries located around Chengalpattu, due to the town's close proximity to Chennai and its frequent connectivity to other places through rail and road. |
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Several companies in and around the town like Tech Mahindra, Wipro, BMW, Ford, Flextronics, Foxconn, Dell, Samsung, Infosys, Pepsi, TVS, Siemens, Nissan Renault, Apollo Tyres, Mahindra R & D, Bay forge have production plants near Chengalpattu. |
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==Politics== |
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Chingleput assembly constituency is part of [[Chengalpattu (Lok Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite web |
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| url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf |
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| title = List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies |
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| accessdate = 2008-10-08 |
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| work = Tamil Nadu |
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| publisher = Election Commission of India }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[kancheepuram (Lok Sabha constituency)]] |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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[http://www.tiamy.com www.tiamy.com] |
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{{1911}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.mahabalipuramtours.com Tour details] |
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* [http://www.mahabalipuram.co.in Tourism] |
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{{Tamil Nadu}} |
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{{Kanchipuram district}} |
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{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} |
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{{Chennai - Suburban Railway,South West|Chengalpattu|Paranur|Villambakkam|28|59.84}} |
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{{Chennai - Suburban Railway, South|Chengalpattu|Paranur|Tirumani|28|59.84}} |
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kanchipuram district]] |
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