Teynampet
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Legislative Assembly constituency | Thousand Lights |
Teynampet, also Teynampettai, is one of the busiest commercial localities in the city of
Etymology
Teynampet is along Anna Salai, the arterial road of Chennai. Teynampet derives its name from Thennam and pettai (Place of coconut trees) due to the coconut groves that once existed there.
Geography
As of 2018, Teynampet zone had a green cover of more than 20 percent, as against the city's 14.9 percent average.[5]
Notable landmarks
Poes Garden houses two of the most celebrated houses in Chennai; residences of former
Education
Teynampet houses two of Chennai's well known women's colleges, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College (more commonly known as SIET) and Stella Maris College. The schools in and around Teynampet include SIET Boys and Girls School, DAV Girls and D.A.V Boys School in Gopalapuram, Sri Sarada Matriculation School in Gopalapuram, National Public School (N.P.S) in Gopalapuram and Church Park Convent.
Economy
Teynampet is a fastest growing retail hub.[8] Prestige Polygon is home to Microsoft Corporation.