Unity in Diversity Chennai
Unity in Diversity Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is always a busy city with things like traffic, pollution, crowds, markets, and malls. Chennai is positioned on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is rich in its prominent culture, economy, educational centers, architecture, and aesthetics.
THE CITY OF CHENNAI
The Chennai Corporation is the oldest city corporation in India, established in 1688, making it the second oldest city in the world after London. The 36th largest urban area in the world by population of Chennai and the largest metropolitan economy in India. Chennai was formerly known as Madras, and it is the sixth most populous city in India. It is associated with South Indian culture and aesthetics. It is a highly visited tourist destination area.
BRITISH RAJ
Before Independence, when India was ruled by a British government, Chennai was also cruel to the British. Many buildings were constructed; they set up many schools, colleges, courts, prisons, and central railway stations during the rule of the British. Later, in 1947, after independence, the British people went away from India. As a result, people lived peacefully under their own rules and government, free of cruelty.
VISITING PLACES IN CHENNAI
MARINA BEACH
Marina Beach is a popular tourist destination in Chennai. It is the second-largest beach in the world. This beach continued until Kanyakumari, the southern end of India. This beach is a great landmark for Chennai. Walking along the beach during sunrise and sunset is a pleasant experience. Flying kites and pony riding are popular activities on this beach. The Aquarium and ice houses are the main attractions on Marina Beach.
OTHER PLACES
Some of the most visited places are Mahabalipuram temple, Government museum, Fort St. George museum, Santhome Cathedral Church, Guindy National Park, and Kovalam beach. Most foreigners who used to visit these places in Chennai do so now. It is also famous for its roadside street food. At the weekend, people from Chennai enjoy their time leisurely at the beach, malls, theatres, and parks with their spicy street food. Chennai serves as the gateway to various tourist destination places in south India like Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, and Thanjavur among others.
THE POPULATION OF CHENNAI
Chennai city is governed by Municipal Corporation which comes under Chennai Metropolitan Region. Chennai city is located in the Tamil Nadu state of India. The current estimated population of Chennai city in 2023 is 6,407,000, while Chennai metro population is estimated at 11,933,000. The last census was conducted in 2011 and the scheduled census for Chennai city in 2021 was postponed due to Covid. The current estimates of Chennai city are based on past growth rates. Once govt conducts the census for Chennai city, we will update the same here in 2023. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Chennai in 2011 was 4,646,732. Although Chennai city has a population of 4,646,732; its urban/metropolitan population is 8,653,521.
THE ECONOMY OF CHENNAI
Chennai has an economic base anchored by automobiles, software companies, medical tourism, hardware manufacturing, and financial services. Other important industries include petrochemicals, textiles, and apparel. Manufacturing industries are larger in Chennai city, which imports and exports all over the world.
TRANSPORTS
Chennai has transport facilities through roadways, railways, airways, and waterways. Chennai’s economic development has been closely tied to its port and transport infrastructure, which is considered to be one of the best in India.
TSUNAMI
The tsunami is the most memorable event for the people of Chennai. A great massive tsunami devastated Chennai on December 26th, 2004. Because of this, over 8000 people lost their lives and family members in Tamil Nadu. It attacked some districts in Tamil Nadu, like Cuddalore and Nagapattinam, and all over the Indian Ocean coastal areas.
CONCLUSION
The advancement of technology plays a significant role in the way of the automation world, but it has additional consequences such as health issues, pollution, and a lack of face-to-face depression, all of which lead to a high level of depression for people, and humanity fades day by day. So, people should be familiar with these impacts along with the development of technologies.
FAQ’S
What is Chennai called the city of?
Chennai is called the ‘City of Churches’. Chennai is home to St. Mary’s Church, the oldest British Church in the Eastern world, and the San Thome Basilica, the tomb of the Apostle St. Thomas.
What is Chennai’s famous festival?
Pongal Festival in Chennai is the main festival celebrated in Chennai