M.G.R. Nagar | |
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neighbourhood | |
  M.G.R. Nagar  M.G.R. Nagar  M.G.R. Nagar | |
| Coordinates:13°02′06″N80°11′49″E / 13.035°N 80.197°E /13.035; 80.197 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai District |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Wards | 137 & 138 |
| Named after | Ex - CM of tamilnadu (Mr M.G Ramachandran) |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chennai Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chennai South |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Virugambakkam |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| Civic agency | Chennai Corporation |
| Website | www |
M.G.R. Nagar (shortened fromM. G. Ramachandran Nagar) is a neighbourhood located inChennai, India.[1] The area is known for its busy vegetable market and fish market.[2]
M.G.R Nagar is situated to the south of Anna Main Road inK. K. Nagar in Chennai. It is surrounded by K. K. Nagar in the north,Nesapakkam in the West,Adyar River in the south andJafferkhanpet in the South East.
All the MTC buses originating or terminating at K.K. Nagar bus terminus ply through MGR Nagar's Three bus stops (M.G.R Nagar Market, Data Udipi Stop and Ajantha Stop) on the Anna Main road provide access to the neighbourhood.[3] A number of share autos ply frequently to this area and beyond from Udayam Theatre Junction inAshok Nagar.
An M.G.R. Nagar Police station (R10) is located at Venkataraman road.[4]
In October 2005, 42 people died in a stampede among the 4000 people who had gathered for flood relief distribution.[5]
