Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar

Maga Kavi Bharathi Nagar(MKB Nagar)
மகாகவி பாரதி நகர்
Neighbourhood
Maga Kavi Bharathi Nagar(MKB Nagar)
Maga Kavi Bharathi Nagar(MKB Nagar)
Maga Kavi Bharathi Nagar(MKB Nagar)
Coordinates: 13°07′17″N 80°15′31″E / 13.121277°N 80.258732°E / 13.121277; 80.258732Coordinates: 13°07′17″N 80°15′31″E / 13.121277°N 80.258732°E / 13.121277; 80.258732
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District Chennai
Metro Chennai
Languages
 • Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 600039
Vehicle registration TN-05-xxxx
Lok Sabha constituency Chennai North
Vidhan Sabha constituency Perambur

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.

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

Service No Start Destination Route
2A MKB Nagar Anna Square Ambedkar college, Vyasarpadi, Walltax Road, Central, Chepauk, Triplicane, Presidency College, Marina Beach
33 MKB Nagar Broadway Ambedkar college, Vyasarpadi, Vallalar Nagar(Mint), Stanley Hospital, Mannadi
37E CUT MKB Nagar Vadapalani Ambedkar college, Ganesapuram, Pattalam, Dovton, Vepery, Egmore, DPI, Sterling Road, Valluvar Kottam, Kodambakkam, Vadapalani
46G MKB Nagar EAST (MULLAI NAGAR) CMBT MKB Nagar, Ambedkar college, Vyasarpadi, Ayanavaram, ICF, Anna Nagar East, CMBT
32Extn Mullai Nagar Vivekananda House MKB Nagar, Ambedkar College, Vallalar Nagar(Mint), Stanley Hospital, Bharathi Women's College, Broadway Theatre, Mannadi, Central, Chepauk, Triplicane, ICE House
116A CUT Mullai Nagar Broadway SathyaMoorthy Nagar, Vallalar Nagar(Mint), Stanley Hospital, Bharathi Women's College, Beach Station, Parrys

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

Destinations from M K B Nagar
Kodungaiyur Kodungaiyur Mullai Nagar
Vyasarpadi Sathyamoorthy Nagar
   M K B Nagar  
Perambur Vyasarpadi Vyasarpadi

References

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