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Maraimalainagar

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Maraimalainagar

Maraimalainagar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Singapperumālkovil, 27km from Mahabalipuram.

Maraimalainagar is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 81,872, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Maraimalainagar 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 Maraimalainagar to your route.

About Maraimalainagar

Maraimalai Nagar - Kamarajar railway station (station code: MMNK) is one of the railway stations of the Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu section of the Chennai Suburban Railway. It serves the town of Maraimalai Nagar, a suburb of the Chennai Metropolitan Area located in Chengalpattu district. It is situated at a distance of

Read more 47 km from Chennai Beach junction and is located on NH 45 in Maraimalai Nagar, with an elevation of 55 m above sea level. The Government of India renamed the station after the INC(O) founder and the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj. The station has three platforms, of which two are used for suburban rail. All three platforms may accommodate longer trains running between locations such as Chennai and Trichy.

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Where is Maraimalainagar located?

Maraimalainagar is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.7978 latitude, 80.0250 longitude.

What is the population of Maraimalainagar?

Maraimalainagar has a population of approximately 81,872 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
81,872
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.7978, 80.0250

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Maraimalainagar

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Madras International Circuit

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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Mahabalipuram

A UNESCO coastal town with 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples, monolithic rathas, and the famous Shore Temple facing the Bay of Bengal.

27 km · about 30 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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