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MKB Nagar, also known as Maha kavi Bharathi Nagar, is mainly a residential locality in the northern part of the metropolitan city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu state, India. It was earlier known as Tamil Nadu Housing Board Colony until 1982.
Contents
- Map of MKB Nagar Nagamalaipudukotai Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar Vaysarpadi Chennai Tamil Nadu 600039
- Location and Surroundings
- Educational institutions
- Public Library
- Transportation
- Temples and Churches
- Hospital
- Community Hall
- Banks
- Post office
- Police station
- Hotels
- Shopping
- References
Map of MKB Nagar, Nagamalaipudukotai, Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar, Vaysarpadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600039
Location and Surroundings
MKB Nagar is located in North Chennai. It borders Kodungaiyur to the north, Mullai Nagar to the east, Vyasarpadi to the south east. National Highway 7(NH 7) borders this area in south. The locality was planned by the State Housing Board. The locality also consists of Weavers Colony in the north. It is where a lot of Saurashtrians live. There main occupation is Silk Saree weaving. It is 5 km from Chennai Central Railway Station.
MKB Nagar Police Station is situated on Central Avenue, has Assistant commissioner office also.
MKB Nagar BSNL Telephone Exchange. A Bus depot is located here. It houses buses terminating at KKD Nagar, MKB Nagar, Mullai Nagar and Vallalar Nagar.
Educational institutions
MKB Nagar has a number of educational institutions catering to the residents of the area. Most notable ones are
The most famous schools are:
Nearly 30 to 35 years before, this place was just an empty rural forest with ponds in between. The Ashokleyland and Simsons owners gave the plots for their employees here and from then the business, commercial and social activities came into act and they started to develop very fast. At present in MKB Nagar, all facilities are available with outstanding services.
Public Library
Public library under LLA is functioning in 13th Central cross Street, opens at 9 AM and closes at 7 PM
Transportation
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) runs passenger buses to MKB Nagar from other major parts of the Chennai city. There are 2 Bus terminus in MKB Nagar. They are MKB Nagar & Mullai Magar (MKB Nagar East).
The nearest railway station is Vyasarpadi Jeeva.
The common bus services from MKB Nagar bus terminal are
Temples and Churches
Most famous temples are:
Hospital
Community Hall
The list of Community halls are
Banks
The list of Banks are
ATM's
Post office
Central Avenue, MKB Nagar, Vyasarpadi, Chennai 600039 - +(91)-(44)-2673-3104
More details about post office available at: http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/
Police station
Central Avenue, Mahakavi Bharathiyar Nagar, Chennai - +(91)-(44)-2673-4888, 2345–2531, 2345–2532
Hotels
Shopping
Shopping in MKB Nagar is easily accessible. There are many fancy stores & garments shops in MKB Nagar which as collections of any dresses you want. There are also supermarkets around where you can buy your daily groceries & other things for daily needs. Educational centers for computer coaching, dance classes & tuitions are also available in the area. Hotels, Grocery shops, Cafeterias, Bakeries, Medical Centers and Restaurants are vastly available in MKB Nagar. Touch N Chill (Daikin authorised Dealer) located near MKB Nagar bridge