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Pammal

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Pammal

Pammal is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tirurāgeswaram, 40km from Mahabalipuram.

Pammal is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 75,870, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pammal 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 Pammal to your route.

About Pammal

Pammal is a southern suburb in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The neighborhood is around 22 kilometers from Chennai Central Railway Station, in proximity to Pallavaram on the western side of the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road) close to Chennai International Airport. The neighborhood is served by Pallavaram Railway

Read more Station of the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. Formerly a Municipality, Pammal was merged to Tambaram City Municipal Corporation in 2021. Pallavaram–Thuraipakkam 200-feet Radial Road connects Pammal with Thuraipakkam and other areas in OMR (Rajiv Gandhi Salai) and ECR (East Coast Road). The service road along the Chennai Bypass Flyover in Pammal connects many areas with Pammal. The Chennai Outer Ring Road is 5 km from Pammal. Tambaram Railway Station Terminal is 7 kilometers and is a halt for express trains and 12 km from Poonamallee. Leather and tannery factories are present in and around Pammal, which are labour-intensive and employ many people. Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar, the father of modern Tamil theatre, was born in Pammal.

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Where is Pammal located?

Pammal is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.9750 latitude, 80.1347 longitude.

What is the population of Pammal?

Pammal has a population of approximately 75,870 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
75,870
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
12.9750, 80.1347

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 Pammal

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.

16 km · about 20 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

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