Chennai Anna Nagar (அண்ணா நகர்) is a
metropolis area in the heart of Chennai that has been developing at a high rate
every day. A noteworthy fact about this area is that the roads are designed
based on matrix structure similar to roads in developed countries in the
western world; all the roads are laid parallel & perpendicular to each
other.
Anna Nagar (formerly known as Naduvakkarai),is a neighbourhood in the
metropolitan city of Chennai, India. Named after the Tamil leader Mr. C. N.
Annadurai, it is located in the north-western part of Chennai and forms a part
of Egmore - Nungambakkam taluk. It is one of the prime residential areas in
Chennai.
Anna Nagar was developed by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) in
the early 1970s following the World Trade Fair in the area in 1968. The board
developed residential plots, apartments, commercial complexes, wide roads,
school zones, bus terminus and large parks.
The roads in Anna Nagar are designed based on matrix structure
similar to roads in developed countries in the western world; all the roads are
laid parallel and perpendicular to each other. In addition, a standardized
naming nomenclature is adopted.
In Anna Nagar, second, fourth and sixth Avenues run East - West and
first, 3rd, 5th and 7th Avenues run North South. All the streets are
interconnected to these avenues.
Anna Nagar is the first township and the only township in Chennai to
follow standard addressing system followed in the western world. Areas expanded
after the formation of the initial 1970 layouts do not follow the standard
nomenclature.
One of the main attractions in Anna Nagar is the Annanagar Tower.
Other important landmarks include the Anna Arch, Chinthamani, Blue Star, 14
shops, Thirumangalam junction, Anna Nagar East, and Anna Nagar West bus depot.
Anna Nagar has a number of well established schools and colleges,
places of worship, shopping areas with both independent shops and chain stores
and numerous restaurants.
2009 also saw the opening of a McDonalds and a KFC outlet, both on
the busy 2nd Avenue. There are also a number of mid size hospitals and nursing
homes catering to the local population.
There are also a number of mid size hospitals & nursing homes
catering to the local population.
It is easily accessible by bus and other forms of public
transportations.
At present the cost of buying property in Anna Nagar ranges between
Rs. 9,200 to Rs. 11,300 per square feet. And for rent, it is between Rs. 21 to
Rs. 26 per square feet per month.
Src: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Nagar and TOI
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