Alwarpet
Neighbourhood
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Coordinates:13°02′02″N80°14′55″E / 13.0339°N 80.2486°E /13.0339; 80.2486
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Chennai
Metro	Chennai
Zone	Teynampet Zone
Ward	Alwarpet
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	600 018
Vehicle registration	TN-06
Lok Sabha constituency	Chennai South

Alwarpet is a residential zone in centralChennai and is a part of the greaterTeynampet region.^[1] It is surrounded byTeynampet in the north and west,Mylapore,Mandavelli andAbhiramapuram in the east,Raja Annamalaipuram in the south, andNandanam in the southwest. It is among the most upscale neighbourhoods in Chennai. The geographical location of this area allows centralized access to all parts of the city, so it is typically called as "Heart of Chennai". TheCentral Railway station is about 7 km (4.3 mi) andChennai International Airport is around 11 km (6.8 mi). The nearestMetro station isTeynampet metro station. A new exclusive station for Alwarpet has been proposed under Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project which is likely to begin by March 2021 and expected to be completed within 5-7 years.^{[citation needed]}

Alwarpet was once home to the actorKamal Haasan, which he acknowledged in his song "Alwarpetai Aaluda" from the movieVasool Raja MBBS.Chennai Super Kings owner andIndia Cements Managing Director,N. Srinivasan resides in Boat Club too. This residential area is situated just adjacent to Poes Garden, which is home to two of the most important personalities ofChennai, actorRajinikanth and the late Chief Minister of Tamil NaduJ. Jayalalithaa. The Boat Club Road adjoining Alwarpet andRaja Annamalaipuram is the third most expensive locality in India and the most expensive inSouth India.^{[citation needed]}

Music Education in Alwarpet

Alwarpet is known for its unique Carnatic music heritage, and institutions likeArtium Academy and various others contribute to preserving this tradition through their music education. Most of these music education schools offer courses in Carnatic vocals, piano, and guitar where learners can explore both classical and contemporary styles. Such efforts help nurture aspiring musicians while keeping the region’s rich musical culture alive.

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