Mogappair
| anna nagar Dr. J. J. Nagar | |
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| Neighbourhood | |
  anna nagar  anna nagar  anna nagar | |
| Coordinates: 13°04′50″N 80°10′48″E / 13.0805°N 80.1801°ECoordinates: 13°04′50″N 80°10′48″E / 13.0805°N 80.1801°E | |
| Country |
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| State |
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| District | Chennai |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | Greater Chennai Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600037 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-13 |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ambattur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thiruvallur District |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| Civic agency | Greater Chennai Corporation |
| Website |
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Mogappair (also known as Dr. J. J. Nagar) is a fast-developing residential neighborhood in north-western Chennai, India. It is located west of the Jawaharlal Nehru Road (Inner Ring Road) and is part of the Ambattur zone(7) of the Greater Chennai Corporation. There are industrial estates to the north and west, namely Padi and Ambattur.
The abundance of highly reputed schools, specialized hospitals and the recent influx of IT offices in the industrial estates in and around it have catapulted Mogappair into a strategic location for business.
The Mangal Lake in the North Western part of Mogappair is the largest park in this region. A few decades ago, Mogappair was a small village, a part of which is still intact in the south-western part of Mogappair. Mogappair is divided into two parts, namely Mogappair East and Mogappair West.
Etymology
Mogappair was once "Maga-p-peru" (meaning "blessed with a child"). After persistent mispronunciation, the term "Magapperu", in course of time, has become "Mogappair" or "Mugappair" - the name of the place.[1]
Sri Santhana Srinivasa Perumal Temple is located at Mogappair. The name Magapperu is derived from the belief that the deity Shri Santhana Srinivasa Perumal grants the blessing of parenthood to childless couples. After persistent mispronunciation, the name 'evolved' to its present form (Mogappair). Childless couples visit this temple and offer their prayers, and it is said that their wishes come true after the visit.[2]
History
Mogappair in the beginning used to be a forest during the British era. A river used to flow in between the area now called as Eri scheme.
Location
Mogappair is located on SH112 highway between Ambattur and Anna Nagar. Mogappair East and Mogappair West are twin localities which share and complement much of their resources and infrastructures alike. It is well connected by road & rail links. Located close to Ambattur, all west and east bound trains can be boarded from Ambattur, Pattaravakkam and Korattur. Long distance bus & Indian Railways reservation counters are available in CMBT which is 3 km from Mogappair and Chennai International Airport is around 16 km from here. The nearest Metro Rail Station is located in Thirumangalam.
The Chennai bypass road NH4 joins from SH-112 near Ambattur and is South bound towards Maduravoyal and Perungalathur. An underpass to access NH-4 from Ambattur is open for traffic on SH-112 between Nolambur and Ayappakkam.
Mogappair East was the first to be inhabited followed by Mogappair West and Nolambur.
Transportation
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) runs passenger buses from Mogappair to major parts of the Chennai City. There are four bus terminals in Mogappair. They are J.J Nagar East, J.J.Nagar West (Mogappair East and Mogappair West), Mogappair Officer's Colony (Elango Nagar) and Mogappair (Mogappair Village).The nearest Metro Rail Station is Thirumangalam which is currently under construction.
Bus Transport
Bus is the major mode of transport for the people in this region. The locality is served by a bus terminus on Third Main Road in Mogappair East and West. The terminus was developed by the Local Area Development Fund, including cementing the entire surface, construction of time keeper's office, water facilities & toilets and erecting two 60-foot-high high-mast lamps, one each at the entrance and at the exit. About 50,000 people use these terminus daily, from where about 50 buses on 15 routes are being operated daily, making about 400 trips daily. Mogappair Officer's Colony (Elango Nagar) is located on the Officer's Colony Road near Ambattur Estate Road. The frequency of buses is very less from this terminal. Mogappair Village has a small bus stand on venugopal street which is between the east and the west bus terminals.
| Normal | Express | Deluxe | Mini Bus | Ladies Special |
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List of MTC buses from Mogappair East Bus Terminus
| Route Number | Destination | Via |
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| 7H | Broadway | Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
| 7H | Broadway / Secretariat / High Court | Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
| 7H | Broadway | Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
| 147A | T.Nagar | Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, Choolaimedu (Nungambakkam railway station), Pushpa Nagar, Valluvar Kottam, Panagal Park |
| 147A | T.Nagar | Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, Choolaimedu (Nungambakkam railway station), Pushpa Nagar, Valluvar Kottam, Panagal Park |
| 27N | Anna Square | Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk Cricket Stadium, Triplicane |
| M70 | Thiruvanmiyur | Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Guindy Thiru Vi Ka Estate, Guru Nanak College, Velachery, Taramani, SRP Tools |
| S54 | Ayappakkam | Mogappair Village, Vijaya Bank, Mogappair West, Nolambur, Athipattu, Ayyappa Nagar, ICF Colony |
| S42< | Maduravoyal | SBIOA, Mogappair Estate Road, Nerkundram, MGR University, Maduravoyal Ration Shop |
List of MTC buses from Mogappair West Bus Terminus
| Route Number | Destination | Via |
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| 7M | Broadway | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
| 7M | Broadway / Secretariat / High Court | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
| 7M | Broadway | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
| 147B | T.Nagar | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Anna Arch, SKYWALK, Choolaimedu (Nungambakkam railway station), Pushpa Nagar, Valluvar Kottam, Panagal Park |
| 147B | T.Nagar | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Anna Arch, SKYWALK, Choolaimedu (Nungambakkam railway station), Pushpa Nagar, Valluvar Kottam, Panagal Park |
| 27L | Anna Square | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk, Triplicane |
| 27L | Anna Square | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk, Triplicane |
| 27L | Anna Square | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk, Triplicane |
| 27L | Anna Square | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk, Triplicane |
| 77J | Guindy | Mogappair Eri Scheme, Mogappair East, J.J.Nagar East Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, CIPET |
| 70W | Velachery | Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, Guindy Thiru Vi Ka Estate, Concorde, Guru Nanak College |
| 48AET | Madhavaram | Ambattur Industrial Estate, Lucas, Padi, Aynavaram/Sayani, Perambur Railway Station, Moolakadai, Madhavaram Post Office |
| S53 | Maduravoyal Erikarai | Moovar Statue, Iswarya Nagar, Vanagaram, Maduravoyal |
| S51> | Koyambedu Market | Vijaya Bank, Mogappair Village, Mogappair East, Collector Nagar, Padikuppam, Rail Nagar, Koyambedu metro station |
List of MTC buses from Mogappair Off. Colony Bus stand
| Route Number | Destination | Via |
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| 141C | Thiruvanmiyur | Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, SKYWALK, D.M.S, Luz Corner, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar Bus Depot |
| 27E | Anna Square | Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundtana, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Devi Cineplex, Chepauk Cricket Stadium, Triplicane |
| 77G | Guindy | Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Arumbakkam MMDA, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, CIPET |
List of MTC buses from Mogappair Village Bus Stand
| Route Number | Destination | Via |
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| 20A | Broadway | Vijaya Bank, Mogappair West, Vavin, Ambattur I.E, Lucas, Padi, Aynavaram/Sayani, Kellys, Dharmaprakash/Petrol Bunk, Chennai Central |
Other than these bus terminals there are several bus stops on the Ambattur Estate Road such as Collector Nagar, Golden Flats and Vavin which helps the commuters of this region travel to various parts of the city.
Note :
- >This bus originates from Nolambur Sakthi Nagar and passes through Mogappair West Terminus to Koyambedu Market.
- <This bus originates from Korattur and passes through Mogappair East Bus Terminus to Maduravoyal.
- 7HET originates from Ambattur Industrial Estate and passes through both Mogappair West and East Bus Terminals to Broadway.
- D70ET originates from Nolambur and passes through Mogappair West Terminus to Velachery.
- 147BET originates from Nolambur and passes through Mogappair West Terminus to T.Nagar.
- 7E originates from Ambattur Industrial Estate and passes through Mogappair West Bus Terminus to Broadway.
- Buses after their service head back to Anna Nagar West Bus Terminus.
Education and health care
Schools, hospitals and guest houses define Mogappair. This suburb abounds with schools. Hospitals are a close second. There are the speciality Madras Medical Mission and the newly set-up International Center for Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Diseases and also a few multi-speciality hospitals around the locality.
Educational institutions
Schools
- Chennai Corporation Primary School, Sector-6, Mugappair West,
- Government High School, Mugappair West (TANK School)
- M G R Adarsh Public Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mugappair East
- Bethany Nursery and Primary School, Reddy Palayam, Mugappair West.
- Dawn (CBSE) International School, Nolambur
- Ravindra Bharathi Global School, Mogappair East
- Priya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mogappair West
- DAV Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mogappair East
- DAV (Girls) Sr. Secondary School (CBSE), Mogappair
- DAV (Boys) Senior Secondary School (CBSE), Mogappair
- Chennai Public school (CBSE), TVS Colony, Anna Nagar West
- Spartan Matriculation Higher Secondary School - Mogappair East
- Spartan Exclusive School - Mogappair East
- The Schram Academy International school (Nolumbur)
- Green Valley Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mogappair West
- SBIOA Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mogappair Eri scheme
- Shamrock Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mogappair East
- Vasantham - School for children with intellectual disabilities
- PMR Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mogappair East
- Leo Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Government Boys Higher Secondary School - Mogappair East
- Government Girls Higher Secondary School - Mogappair East
- Amutha Matriculation Higher Secondary School - Mogappair West
- Sri Krishnammal Matric Higher Secondary School- Mogappair East
- Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School - Mogappair East
- Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School - Mogappair West
- Nethrodaya school for visually challenged
- Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School - TS Krishna Nagar
Colleges
- Mar Gregorious College of Arts & Science - Mogappair West
- Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital - Golden George Nagar, Mogappair
- Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic - Golden George Nagar, Mogappair
- MMM College of Nursing - Mogappair West
- MMM Academy Of Medical Sciences - Mogappair West
Art School
- Kalaikkottam Dance School.
- Mar Gregorious college of arts and science
- EdYou Playschool and Daycare
- Arise 'n' Shine International Preschool
Hospitals
- Kavitha Clinic - Dr. Sampath, Mugappair West
- Holistic Health Center, Mugappair West
- Denticare (Dr.Gnanaraj BDS., MSAID Australia) Dental & implant Clinic
- Annai Clinic - Dr.Sugirtharaj Samuel, Mugappair West
- GBR Clinic - Fertility Centre
- MMM Hospitals (Madras Medical Mission)
- Frontier Lifeline Hospitals (Dr. K. M. Cherian Heart Foundation)
- Vidhya's Eversmile Dental Clinic
- Trinity dental clinic (Dr.Joseph Anand MDS.)
- The Dental and Orthodontic Centre ( Dr.Abdur Rafeeq M.D.S.)
- Take Care Hospital
- Srinivas Eye Hospital
- Raj Nursing Home
- Chennai Hospital
- Apollo Hospital (Vanagaram to Amattur Main Road, Ayanambakkam)
- Vasan Eye Care Hospital
- KURINJI Holistic Health Care Center (Siddha, Ayurvedic, Yoga And Naturopathy Center)
- Vishnu Eye Care Clinic
- Raghavi hospital
- Pranav Eye Hospital
Post office
This region consists of two post offices in Mogappair East and Mogappair West.
Mogappair East Post Office
Address: 5/9, Pari Salai, Mogappair East, Chennai - 600037.
Phone: +(91)-(44)-2656-6656.
Mogappair West Post Office
Address: 110, 1st Block, Reddipalaiyam, Mogappair West, Chennai - 600037.
Phone: +(91)-99628-50002.
More details about post office available at: http://www.tamilnadupost.nic.in/
Police station
Mogappair consists of two police stations situated in the east and west region.
V3 JJ Nagar Police Station
Address: Block 2, 1st Main Road, Valayapathy Salai, Mogappair East, Chennai - 600037
Phone:+(91)-(44)-2345-2748.
V7 Nolambur Police Station
Address: Kavimani Salai, Mogappair West, Chennai - 600037.
Phone:+(91)-99405-96447.
Local newsletters
Mogappair Talk, Mogappair Mail, Mogappair Times, Town Express and Town News are some of the local newsletters which are bilingual (English and Tamil).
Location in context
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References
- ↑ "A rural suburb turns a 'flat' zone". The Hindu. 2004-03-20. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ↑ "Chennai dinam | Madras Day | Contribution to Madras Day | Tribute to Madras | Looking back Chennai | Madras Day celebrations | Major Buildings in Chennai | Trademark of Chennai | August 22 event". Dinamalar.com. 2011-08-19. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
