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Irungattukottai is a fast emerging neighbourhood of Chennai, strategically located on the Chennai- Bangalore Highway (NH4).It is located approximately 34 km from downtown Chennai . Divisionally, Irungatttukottai is part of the Kancheepuram District.
Contents
- Map of Irungattukottai Tamil Nadu
- Colleges and schools
- Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- Dining
- Entertainment
- References
Map of Irungattukottai, Tamil Nadu
Over the last decade, Irungattukottai has seen significant investments by large manufacturing industries and the Tamil Nadu Government.
The State Industries Promotions Corporation of Tamil Nadu ( SIPCOT) has set up a large industrial complex aimed primarily at the manufacturing industry as well as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for the footwear industry.
Irungattukottai is also the location of Hyundai Motors large manufacturing facility. The plant located here forms a critical part of Hyundai's global export hub. It currently exports to around 85 countries across Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Australia and the Asia Pacific.
India's first private air freight station is getting ready to be operational at Irungattukottai and the soft launch of the project took place on 17 July 2015.
Colleges and schools
A number of engineering colleges and schools are located at Irungattukottai.
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
SVCE was founded by the Sri Venkateswara Educational and Health Trust (SVEHT) in 1985. The Trust was founded on August 1, 1984 at the behest of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. The college, established by the Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation (SPIC) group, a prominent petro-chemical corporation in India, is said to be among the top engineering colleges[1] in Tamil Nadu, and a Tier-I institution among self-financing colleges.
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
The school, located at VGN, Brixton, is affiliated to the CBSE board and has classes from LKG to IX.
Dining
Over the last few years, a large number of speciality dining restaurants have emerged at Irungattukottai. These restaurants cater to the large number of South Korean ex-pats who work primarily for Hyundai and other Korean companies in Irungattukottai.These restaurants are primarily located on the NH4 highway.
Choki Dhani- A Rajasthan themed entertainment centre and also serves traditional rajasthani cuisine.
Muscat Bakery and Restaurant
Entertainment
The Madras Motor Race Track(Irungattukottai Race Track) - permanent motor racing circuit is also located in this town. It is a permanent motor racing circuit located in Irungattukottai, Chennai, India. It was built in the late 1980s and was inaugurated in 1990. It is the first of its kind in India and is owned and operated by the Madras Motor Sports Club.