MGR Nagar

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| subdivision_name1 = Tamil Nadu

| subdivision_type2 = District

| subdivision_name2 = Chennai District

| subdivision_type3 = Metro

| subdivision_name3 = Chennai

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| named_for = Ex - CM of tamilnadu (Mr M.G Ramachandran)

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| governing_body = Chennai Corporation

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M.G.R. Nagar (shortened from M. G. Ramachandran Nagar) is a neighbourhood located in Chennai, India.{{cite news|title=For residents of MGR Nagar, a Black Sunday|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121913050400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111081949/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121913050400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 January 2008|access-date=5 August 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=19 December 2005}} The area is known for its busy vegetable market and fish market.{{cite news|title=Residents appeal for public health centre|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article2309749.ece|access-date=5 August 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=31 July 2011}}

Location

M.G.R Nagar is situated to the south of Anna Main Road in K. K. Nagar in Chennai. It is surrounded by K. K. Nagar in the north, Nesapakkam in the West, Adyar River in the south and Jafferkhanpet in the South East.

Transportation

All the MTC buses originating or terminating at K.K. Nagar bus terminus ply through MGR Nagar's Three bus stops (M.G.R Nagar Market, Data Udipi Stop and Ajantha Stop) on the Anna Main road provide access to the neighbourhood.{{cite news|author=V. Soundararani|title=Corporation removes encroachments on Anna Main Road|url=http://arcotroadtimes.com/2008/11/corporation-removes-encroachments-on-anna-main-road/|access-date=17 September 2012|newspaper=Arcot Road Times|date=27 November 2008}} A number of share autos ply frequently to this area and beyond from Udayam Theatre Junction in Ashok Nagar.

Public services

An M.G.R. Nagar Police station (R10) is located at Venkataraman road.{{cite news|author=Shoba Srikanth|title=MGR Nagar police officers host meeting with residents|url=http://arcotroadtimes.com/2010/04/mgr-nagar-police-officers-host-meeting-with-residents/|access-date=17 September 2012|newspaper=Arcot Road Times|date=2 April 2010}}

Events

In October 2005, 42 people died in a stampede among the 4000 people who had gathered for flood relief distribution.{{cite news|title=42 killed in Chennai stampede|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121912500100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051221050623/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/19/stories/2005121912500100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2005|access-date=5 August 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=19 December 2005}}

References

Category:Neighbourhoods in Chennai

Category:Memorials to M G Ramachandran