| 词条 | Washermanpet |
| 释义 |
| name = Old Washermanpet | other_name = பழைய வண்ணாரபேட்டை | settlement_type = Suburb | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = | nickname = | image_map = | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = India Chennai#Tamil Nadu#India | pushpin_label_position = left | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = | coordinates = {{coord|13.1131|N|80.2886|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = India | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Tamil Nadu | subdivision_type2 = Metro | subdivision_name2 = Chennai | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | government_type = | governing_body = CMDA | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 14 | population_total = | population_as_of = | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Tamil | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | registration_plate = | blank1_name_sec1 = Planning agency | blank1_info_sec1 = CMDA | website = | footnotes = }} Washermanpet, also known as Old Washermanpet, is a neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is located north of Parrys Corner and adjacent to Royapuram. Washermanpet is famous for its jewelry shops and matchbox industries, many of which are centered on two main arterial roads. HistoryThe name comes from the fact that it used to be the washermen's enclave in Chennai, where many of the city's dhobi ghats used to be located. Prior to the development of T. Nagar and Purasawakam, Washermanpet acted as the textile business[1] hub of Chennai. Washermenpet is one of the several Dhobikhanas in Chennai since colonial times with others being Adayar, Chetpet, Saidapet and Mylapore.[2] Colleges and schoolsThere are many historical educational establishments present in this locality. SchoolsOld Washermanpet is surrounded by various private schools, government-run schools as well as government-aided schools to provide nursery to secondary education. CollegesSir Theagaraya College is a government-aided college that is affiliated with the University of Madras, offering courses in the arts as well as sciences. It is one of the oldest colleges in Chennai. HospitalsStanley Hospital and RSRM Hospital are two major hospitals in Washermanpet while CSI Rainy is located in Gollavar Agraharam Road. Rail and road connectivityWashermanpet has a bus terminus and a railway station. Washermanpet Metro Station serves as the northern terminus of the Blue Line of the Chennai Metro rail network and another metro station is expected to be located underground, near Sir Theagaraya College in Old Washermanpet[3] Parks and play groundAnna Park is used by the residents for morning walks and recreational activities. Robinson Ground and Sir Theyagaraya Ground are frequented by children for sport activities. These public areas were often used by the Dravidan Federation during its nascent stages and witnessed several speeches given by orators Dr. Annadurai and Dr. Kalaignar. LandmarksThe famous Mint Street, also known as "Thanga Salai" ({{lang-ta|தங்க சாலை}}) has several landmarks, such as R Square, and Maharani Theatre. The famous Periyapalayam Marriamman Temple is also located at the start of TH Road and Sri Kothandaramar Temple on Perambalu Street.[4] Adjacent areasBroadway, Parrys, Royapuram, Korukkupet, Tondiarpet, Kodungaiyur, Sowcarpet are located adjacent to this locality. References{{Portal|Chennai}}1. ^http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/still-a-favourite-with-north-chennai-residents/article7439391.ece 2. ^http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/A-peep-into-the-world-of-dhobikanas/article14668778.ece 3. ^http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-infra/chennai-metro-adds-a-station-to-phase1-extension/article6545625.ece 4. ^http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/music-and-its-lovers-in-the-north/article5499618.ece External links{{commons category}}{{Neighborhoods of Chennai}}{{Areas of Chennai}}{{Chennai Topics}}{{Chennai district}} 3 : Neighbourhoods in Chennai|Cities and towns in Chennai district|Suburbs of Chennai |
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