Chengalpattu
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Place details
- Locality
- Chengalpattu
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Country
- India
- Population
- 65,689
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
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- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Demographics
- Religion
- Government and politics
- Civic services
- Hospitals
- Economy
- Industry
- Culture
- Tourist attractions
- Kolavai Lake
- Archaeological excavations
- Transport
- By air
- By rail
- By road
- Education
- Arts and science
- Law
- Medical
- Dental
- Nursing
- Engineering
- Schools
- Notable persons
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Chengalpattu, previously known as Chingleput or Chengalpet, is a town in Chennai metropolitan area and the headquarters of Chengalpattu district of the state Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located near the industrial and IT hub. It is the headquarters of the district and is away from the state capital, Chennai on the National Highway 45.
It is an important commercial center. It has a medical college and other colleges affiliated with the University of Madras.