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This is a list of areas and neighbourhoods in Chennai by region. The city is divided on the basis of composition into four major parts: North, Central, South and West. North Chennai is primarily an industrial area while some areas are residential. Central Chennai is the commercial heart of the city and the downtown area.
The city of Chennai is classified into three regions: North Chennai, Central Chennai and South Chennai. [1] It is further divided into 15 zones, consisting of 200 wards. [ 2 ]
Central Chennai is the part of Chennai city between the Coovum River and the Adyar River. While mostly grouped under South Chennai , Central Chennai is a term which has gained currency in recent times due to the rapid expansion of the city southwards. [ 1 ]
15 Zones of the Chennai Corporation after expansion The city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India, is managed by the Corporation of Chennai. Established as Madras Corporation in 1688, it is the oldest municipal body in India. It is headed by a mayor, who presides over 200 councillors each of whom represents a ward. The current mayor of Chennai was elected on 4 March 2022. Prior to its expansion in ...
In 1974, the Madras metropolitan area comprised a total extent of 1,189 km 2 (459 sq mi). [10] In 2011, first plans to expand the metropolitan area were proposed by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) as several settlements on the outer vicinity had been undergoing rapid development and had to be incorporated under the CMDA planning strategy.
The city area covers an area of 476 km 2 (184 sq mi). [21] The metropolitan area covers 1,177 km 2 (454 sq mi). The city is divided on the basis of composition into four major parts: North, Central, South and West. North Chennai is primarily an industrial area. Central Chennai is the commercial heart of the city and the downtown area.
Pages in category "Cities and towns in Chennai district" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Below is a list of urban agglomerations in the state of Tamil Nadu, with a population of 1 lakh and above based on the 2011 census of India. [1] Cities in bold are declared Municipal corporations . Chennai