Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Arakkonam sits on the route: 20 minutes from Takkolam, 35km from Madras International Circuit.
Arakkonam is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 79,080, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Arakkonam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arakkonam to your route.
Arakkonam (Tamil: [aɾakkoːɳam]) is a railway town in the Ranipet district, state of Tamil Nadu. Included within the Chennai Metropolitan Area since 2022, Arakkonam is a major suburb of the state capital city Chennai, with a population of 78,395 per the census 2011. It is about 54 kilometres (34 mi) from the districtRead more
headquarters Ranipet, and about 69 kilometres (43 mi) from Chennai.
Arakkonam is one of the hottest towns in India, where the temperature can exceed 43 °C (110 °F) for several peak days in summer it is famous for temples this city is developing day by day and it is one of the best city in Ranipet District The name 'Arakkonam' was derived from the word "Arunthamizhkundram" also later called "Aarukonam", meaning 'hexagon' which connects six important places around.
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Arakkonam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 13.0845 latitude, 79.6705 longitude.
Arakkonam has a population of approximately 79,080 people, making it a town in India.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
racetrack
India's original permanent racing circuit, opened 1990 outside Chennai, where most Indian racing drivers learned their craft. A tight 3.7km layout that still runs the national championship.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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