Padur, Kanchipuram

Padur, Chennai
Neighbourhood
Padur, Chennai Padur, Chengalpattu district (Tamil Nadu)
Coordinates: 12.807700°N 80.225800°E / 12.807700; 80.225800
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
Metro	Chennai
Elevation	31 m (102 ft)
Languages
• Official	Tamil, English
• Speech	Tamil, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	603103
Neighbourhoods	Siruseri, Kelambakkam, Navalur, Semmencherry, Thiruvidandai and Covelong
District Collector	Mr. S. Arunraj, I. A. S.

Padur is a neighbourhood situated along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It lies approximately 35-40 kilometers south of Chennai city center and has become a popular area due to its proximity to the IT corridors of OMR, which house many technology companies, business parks, and educational institutions.[1]

Padur is located at an altitude of about 31 m above the mean sea level with the geographical coordinates of 12.807700°N 80.225800°E / 12.807700; 80.225800.[2] Padur is situated at about 2 km from Siruseri, one of the largest IT Parks in India.[3][4]

Padur has a school viz., Hindustan International School.[5] Also, it has an institution namely Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) here in Padur.[6]

Padur is served by a medical facility viz, Supreme Speciality Hospitals.[7]

Krishnasamy alias Perumal Temple[8] and Pazhandiyamman Temple[9] here in Padur are under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Government of Tamil Nadu.

References

1. Liffy Thomas (25 September 2021). "Wake up Padur!". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
2. "GeoHack - Padur, Kanchipuram". geohack.toolforge.org. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
3. Sathik Basha (23 December 2022). "Poor administration turns Padur roads into accident hot spots". Citizen Matters, Chennai. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
4. Jayanthi Jacob (7 October 2016). "Residents of Padur on OMR raise their voices against dumping". Citizen Matters, Chennai. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
5. "Contact us now for Admissions in Hindustan Schools". Retrieved 22 February 2023.
6. "HITS-Contact". hindustanuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
7. "Supreme Multi-speciality Hospitals Omr Padur". www.supremehospitals.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
8. "Arulmigu Krishanaswamy @ Perumal Temple, Padur - 603107, Kancheepuram District [TM002945].,". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
9. "Arulmigu Pazhandiamman Temple, Padur - 603107, Kancheepuram District [TM002952]., pazhandiyamman, pazhandiyamman". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 22 February 2023.