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West Mambalam is a residential and commercial area in Chennai, India. It is known for its shops, bazaars and Hindu temples. It is bounded by Kodambakkam to the north and Saidapet to the south. T. Nagar and Nandanam stretch along its entire eastern frontier while Ashok Nagar lies to its west. The Ayodhya Mandapam is an important landmark.
Alternatively, in ancient times it was descriptively known as Mylai mel ambalam (place located on the west of Mylai). It was shortly referred as mel-ambalam, finally converging colloquially over time as Mambalam.
With the Mambalam railway line dividing the locality into East Mambalam and West Mambalam, and with East Mambalam having renamed as "Thyagaraya Nagar", the western part continues to be known as "West Mambalam" today.
Urbanisation of Mambalam was started in 1911 with the construction of the Mambalam railway station on the Madras-Kanchipuram railroad. The Long Tank, which formed the western frontier of Madras city, was drained out in 1923. The same year, the administration of Mambalam was handed over to the British by its zamindar. The township of Theagaraya Nagar, popularly known as T. Nagar, was constructed in the southern part of the zamindari during 1923–25. The townships of Mambalam and Theagaraya Nagar covering an area of 1.008 sq. miles were included in the Mambalam division of Madras city. These outlying residential suburbs were connected to the rest of the city by an effective bus service. The areas surrounding Arya Gowda Road (originally the Ari Gowder Road) were obtained from Badagas leader and politician H. B. Ari Gowder. In its early days, Mambalam was affected by sanitation issues and was notorious for its filaria epidemics. This area was annexed to Chennai in 1946.
Starting from the 1960s, Mambalam grew into a middle-class residential neighbourhood in counterbalance to the sister-township of Theagaraya Nagar which was evolving into a busy shopping district.
Police Station Mambalam comes under the jurisdiction of R3 Ashok Nagar police station which serves people in and around Ayodhya Mandapam. Whereas R6 Kumaran Nagar police station serves people of Mambalam near Jafferkhanpet and Saidapet West.
Nearest Fire Service and Rescue Station is in Ashok Nagar.
Only 4 buses pass through this area, which connects to Broadway, Iyappanthangal, K.K. Nagar etc.
Mambalam comes under RTO West which is situated K.K. Nagar next to the Mambalam Taluk building. The Licence Registration is TN-09.
Bus stand: The T. Nagar Bus Stand, located in close proximity to Mambalam, is one of Chennai’s busiest transportation hubs. It serves as a major junction for buses connecting various parts of the city. The bus stand is well-known for its proximity to shopping areas like Pondy Bazaar, making it a key transit point for locals and visitors alike.
The T. Nagar Bus Stand is a crucial node in the city’s public transport system, especially for those traveling between South Chennai, Central Chennai, and the Western suburbs. It is also a key point for commuters traveling to Mambalam, as buses to and from Mambalam frequently pass through this area.
Railway station: The Mambalam Railway Station is a significant railway station in Chennai, located on the Chennai–Arakkonam line. It serves the Mambalam locality and surrounding areas, providing easy access to both suburban and long-distance trains. The station is well-connected to various parts of the city, making it an essential transit hub for daily commuters.
The station is equipped with basic amenities, including ticket counters, waiting rooms, and parking facilities. It also serves as a key point for those traveling to and from Mambalam, as well as nearby areas such as T. Nagar and West Mambalam.
Ayodhya Mandapam, which is said to be the place of vocalists, offers place for many cultural events. Other temples include Sathya Narayana Kovil, Kasi Viswanathar Koil, Kodhandaramar temple, Pushpa Vinayagar Kovil, Adhi Kesava Perumal Temple near Govindan Road, Muragashramam, Shree Muthu Mari Amman Temple (Ganapathy Street), Shree Jaya Muthu Mari Amman Temple(Brindavanam Street), Shree Periyapalayathu Amman Temple (Near Dhuraisamy Subway), Mahaganapathy temple (Arya Gowder road), Kali Bari temple (Kali Bari is a miniature replica of the famous Dakshineswar Kali Temple near Kolkata). There is also a Shirdi Sai Baba temple (Jai Shankar Street), and an Annai meditation center.
Mosques: Mosque is located in Chakrapani Street extension.
Church: ECI Church is located in Govindan road at Mettupalayam Bus Stop "Church" Advent Church is located in Pal more street West Mambalam Subway Bus Stop.
Schools: SBSM Jain School, Ahobila Mutt Oriental School, JGHV School, Sitaram Vidhyalaya, Anjugam, Little Oxford, Sri Narayana Mission School, SRM Nightingale, GRT Mahalakshmi School, Hindu Vidhyalaya, Oxford Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
Theaters: There is an old theater called Srinivasa Theater. Another theater, National Theater, earlier situated in Lake View Road, got demolished in the late 90's.
Sanskrit Research Centre: Fellowship of Sanskrit Culture, Sanskrit Teachers' Association, Sanskrit Research Centre are all located in the same building in Arangappan Street, near Srinivasa theatre.
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