Chennai

The city formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, and is the country's fourth-largest city. It is on the Coromandel coast of the Bay of Bengal. With an estimated population of 7.45 million (2005), the 367 year old city is the 34th largest metropolitan area in the world. Its has the 2nd longest seashore in the world.

General information

Currency

Indian Rupees [INR/Rs] conversion rate

Electricity

240 Volts at 50 Hertz

Police - 100

Fire - 101

Ambulance - 102

Hospitals

Government Hospital, Zenis Salai, Saidapet Tel - 044-24359406
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Nungambakkam Tel - 044-28293333

Auto Rickshaw Tarrif

Rs. 30 for 3K.M and then Rs.8 per every consequent K.M.
From 11PM TO 5AM pay 50% more as night service charges

City bus service routes

Shopping Centers

Abirami mega mall, Purasaiwakkam High road.
Chennai Citi Centre, Radhakrishnan Salai. Chennai's newest retail mecca, opened March 2006.
Shoppers' Stop, Harrington Road, Chetpet. The K.Raheja groups Shoppers' Stop is a departmental store.
Ispahani Center, Nungambakkam road. It has a cafe, bar & shops.
Prince Plaza, Pantheon road, Egmore.
Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai. Spencer is a Chennai landmark that dates back to colonial times.
India Silk House, Anna Salai
Central Cottage Industries Emporium, 476, Anna Salai