About Chennai District

About Chennai District

History:

Chennai also known as Madras (official name until 1996), the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The largest city in the province in terms of population and population, Chennai is located on the coast of Coromandel in the Bay of Bengal. In 1763, the British annexed Chengalpattu region, known as Chennai Jagir, for military service. Lord Macartney succeeded the Government of Chennai in 1781. During his time, Chennai was transformed into an important naval base.

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More than a third of India's city-based automotive industry. The home of the Tamil film industry, Chennai is also known as a major film production center. It is one of 100 Indian cities that will be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission.

Location:

The region has an area of ​​462 km2.

Subcategories:

There are less than 6 total districts in Chennai.

Villages:

There are 55 villages in the region

Cities:

There are 8 total cities in the region.