Kotturpuram

Kotturpuram

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name=Kotturpuram
state_name=Tamil Nadu
metro=Chennai
latd = 13.0196
longd=80.2458
inset_map_marker=yes
altitude=
district=Chennai
parliament_const= Chennai South
assembly_const= Saidapet
taluk= Mylapore-Triplicane
corp_zone= Saidapet| corp_ward= 138
postal_code=
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Kotturpuram is a locality in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India. Located on the south bank of the Adyar River, it is easily identified on satellite maps, being situated on a prominent northward bend of the river. It constitutes mostly of residences and sports clubs. It has developed into a working class residential community since the 1980s.
It is also the site of education and research hubs of the city, being adjacent to the Indian Institute of Technology - Madras(IIT),st.patrician college, KRMM college of arts and science, Anna University, MGR Medical University, Madras School of Economics, Cancer Institute and the renowned Guindy Children's Park.
It is also the proposed site for the building of a new secretariat at the Anna University land.
Apollo Hospital has recently opened a new centre for excellence for women.
Kottur has MRTS (Bridged Rail) services too. Former President of India R.Venkatraman used to live in Kotturpuram.Minister Durai Murugan also stays here.Ace carnatic musicians (Late)Shri MS Subbulakshmi and Shri D.K.Pattammal have made the place proud.It has the best badminton court which attracts film personalities like Ajith & Shalini


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