Why is Koyambedu famous?
Why is Koyambedu famous?
Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex (KWMC), popularly known as the Koyambedu Market, is a wholesale fruit and vegetable market. Established in 1996, when the city’s principal wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Kothawal Chavadi had to be closed. The market is one of the largest of its kind in Asia.
Which is the largest bus stand in Chennai?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority’s (CMDA) another unique project is the Chennai Muffusil Bus Terminus (CMBT), set up at the periphery of the cityalong Jawaharlal Nehru Salai (Inner Ring Road) at Koyambedu, Chennai. It is Asia’s biggest bus terminus constructed at a cost of Rs.
Is CMBT and Koyambedu same?
CHENNAI: The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) at Koyambedu was renamed as ‘Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MGR Bus Stand’ on Tuesday.
Who opened the Koyambedu bus stand?
With the growing population and transportation demand, a new terminus was planned at Koyambedu. The terminus was planned and construction started by M. Karunanidhi during DMK regime at a cost of ₹ 103 crores and inaugurated on 18 November 2002 by J. Jayalalithaa during AIADMK regime.
What zone is koyambedu under?
Koyambedu market falls under the Kodambakkam zone.
How many shops are there in koyambedu market?
3,100 shops
The market complex is spread over an area of 295 acres (1.19 km2). Inaugurated in 1996, the complex consists of about 3,100 shops, including more than 1,000 wholesale shops and 2,000 retail shops. Of these, 850 are fruit shops.
Which bus stand is biggest in Tamilnadu?
It is the third largest bus terminus in Tamil Nadu followed by Chennai Koyambedu and Madurai Mattuthavani bus stations….Central Bus Terminus, Erode.
| Silver Jubilee Bus Station Erode Central Bus Terminus | |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Erode City Municipal Corporation |
| Operated by | Department of Transport (Tamil Nadu) |
| Platforms | 13 (120 Bays) |
| Construction |
Which is biggest bus stand in Asia?
the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus
At 37 acres (150,000 m2), the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Chennai, India, is the largest bus station in Asia.
Is kodambakkam and koyambedu same?
Kodambakkam is located in India at the longitude of 80.22 and latitude of 13.06. Koyambedu is located in India at the longitude of 80.19 and latitude of 13.07 .
Which Taluk is koyambedu?
Koyambedu is located in district Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA….Koyambedu Pin Code.
| Office | Koyambedu |
|---|---|
| Pincode | 600107 |
| Taluk | Maduravoyal |
| Division | Chennai City North |
| District | Chennai |