User:Ramesh Ramaiah/Washermanpet
User:Ramesh Ramaiah/Washermanpet
Washermenpet | |
|---|---|
suburb | |
  User:Ramesh Ramaiah/Washermanpet Location in Chennai, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°06′47″N 80°17′19″E / 13.1131°N 80.2886°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | CMDA |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
Washermanpet is located in northern part of Chennai, a city situated on the east coast of the southern India. The name comes from the fact that it used to be the washermen's enclave in Chennai, where many of the city's dhobi ghats used to be located. Prior to the development of T.Nagar and Purasawalkam, Washermanpet acted as the textile business hub of Chennai. It is also famous for jewellery shops and match box industries.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- North Chennai's evolution: From squalor to high-rises, The Times of India
- MSN Map
