Wednesday, April 18, 2007

My Area -Valmiki Nagar



by Vrinda Manocha




Located in the area of Thiruvanmiyur , south of Chennai , Valmiki Nagar is a quiet neighbourhood bordering the Thiruvanmiyur Beach. It was named after the saint and poet Valmiki , who was supposed to have attained Samadhi close by.
Though the area is mostly residential , the Animal Welfare Board of India , a Cheshire Home for the elderly , a branch of Canara Bank and several department stores are situated here. The well-laid roads in the neighbourhood mainly include the four Seaward Roads and Balakrishnan Road , which joins all of them.

Fourth Seaward Road, which leads down to Thiruvanmiyur Beach.

Valmiki Nagar is home to a number of famous personalities , including Tamil Actor Ajit Kumar . Several Carnatic musicians also live here , notably K.J. Yesudas and Bombay S. Jayashree.
The Thiruvanmiyur beach alongside Valmiki Nagar serves as a great attraction for the people of Chennai , especially in summer .
The residents of the area live mostly in apartments , but there are quite a few bungalows too.
An auto stand is located at the junction of Fourth Seaward Road and Balakrishnan Road , which provides residents with an efficient means of transport. The nearest bus stop is Thiruvanmiyur Bus Stand.
Water tankers are a common sight in the area , as the groundwater has become completely brackish and Metrowater is not delivered in pipes .

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