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Arakkonam
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IndiaStateTamil NaduDistrict(s)VellorePopulation82,500 (2006)Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
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Arakkonam Naval Air Station
Arakkonam Naval Air Station is located near Arakkonam in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The runway is the third longest in India after the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Hyderabad International Airport.. The Indian Navy's 312 Squadron based at Arkonam operates eight Tupolev Tu-142MK-E Aircraft (Bear F mod 3 export variant). The aircraft entered service in the Indian Air Force in 1986 and are equipped for maritime patrol and Anti-Surface Warfare, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue and search and rescue.
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Click here to see Arakkonam In Google MapArakkonam google map Arakkonam is a mid-sized town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu with a population of about 79080. This town is located in the Vellore district about 70km (Via rail) from the state capital of Chennai, and 29.5 feet above from sea level. The name of the town is believed to have been derived from the Tamil word Aaru konam meaning hexagon(ancient name was arunthamizh kundram), since it has six important places on its six sides. Nearby towns include Kanchipuram, Tiruttani, Tiruvalangadu and Sholingur. Arakkonam is one of the important railway junctions in South India.Arakkonam taluk is a taluk in Vellore district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Arakkonam.
‘Arakkonam’ derived from the Tamil term ‘Aaru konam’ which signifies hexagon,
since it has six important places on its six sides. Nearby towns include Kanchipuram, Tiruttani, Tiruvalangadu, Thakkolam, Manavoor and Sholingur. The ancient name of this town is Arunthamizh kundram.
Arakkonam is one of the fast growing town and major node in Southern Railway network. The town also boasts of having one of the biggest workshops of the railways, known as Engineering Work Shop (EWS). Arakkonam has the longest runway in South Asia (4500 meters) at INS Rajali, a naval Air base of the Indian Navy. Several industries like Ramco Cement factory, MRF Ltd, Tiruvalangadu sugar factory, TTL, Ultratech cements are also set up in this town.
According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Arakkonam had a population of 508921 with 254504 males and 254417 females. There were 1000 women for every 1000 men. The taluk had a literacy rate of 69.75. Child population in the age group below 6 was 27479 Males and 26073 Females.
Arakkonam is also one of the biggest junctions in Southern Railway. In fact,the unique sounds associated with the railways are part and parcel of the life of people residing here. Even common men, not associated with railways, know many technical terms used by the railway men!. The town boasts of having one of the biggest workshops of the railways, known as Engineering Workshop (EWS).
Arakkonam is an Indian Parliamentary constituency and is also a Tamil Nadu state assembly constituency.
Arakkonam is also called as "Arakonam". It is supposed to be one of the hottest towns, where the mercury can cross 110 degree Fahrenheit for several days in peak of the summer.
Arakkonam has good transport linkages in all directions through National Highways, major district roads (MDR) and village roads. These roads provide access to surrounding urban centers such as Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Ranipet, Arcot, Vellore and Katpadi. It also connects metro cities, Chennai and Bangalore.List of Schools in Arakkonam Town
Arakkonam, a Grade I Municipality located in Vellore District, at a distance of about 68 km from Chennai. The area of the town is 9.06 sq. km and the population is 78,686 as per census 2001. The latitude and longitude of this town are 13° 6' 0" North, 79° 40' 0" East respectively. Arakkonam is one of the fast growing town and major node in Southern Railway network. The Tamil Nadu government has given a lot of impetus for growth to Arakkonam municipality to become a prime outlying suburb of Chennai.
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Tamil Nadu State Council is proposed for the development of 'MAP' region (comprising Marakkanam, Arakkonam, and Pulicat) to build a strong Greater Chennai Region for balanced and inclusive regional development in Tamil Nadu. A town level SWOT analysis, with reference to its regional context has been done based on feedback from stakeholder workshops and analysis of the status of various sectors of the city.
Railway Linkages
Arakkonam is one of the biggest junctions in Southern Railway, where the Chennai to Mumbai and Chennai to Cochin/ Bangalore railway lines branches out. The town is well-connected by trains with Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Tiruvandrum, Mysore, Mangalore, Palghat, Kaniyakumari, Tirupati, Vellore, Coimbatore, Hubli, Ooty.
Airport
The Nearest airport is at Meenampakkam, Chennai about 70 Km away from Arakkonam. INS Rajali, an air base of the Indian Navy is located at Arakkonam and has the longest runway in South Asia (4500 meters) .
Oldest High Secondary School in Arakkonam
St. Andrew's High Secondary School, in the center of the town, is one of the oldest schools in India, having recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. This school is managed by the CSI Madras Diocese. Nearly 5,000 students study at this school. This school has been serving the nation for more than 159 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tamil Nadu on Thursday to take stock of the situation arising out of the floods in the state.
He landed at Arakkonam Naval Air Station and will undertake an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas, official sources said.
Earlier, before emplaning for Tamil Nadu, Modi tweeted, “Leaving for Chennai to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods.”
The Chennai International airport will remain closed till December 6. The Rajali naval air station at Arakkonam, 70 km west of Chennai, is functioning as a makeshift airport.List of Schools in Arakkonam Town
Mahathma Gandhiji visited the Govt. Adi Dravidar welfare primary school, Arakkonam. The ADW schools serve the poor and backward caste students. List of Schools in Arakkonam Town
Mahathma Gandhiji visited Arakkonam
He told with hope that the people of Kanchipuram should make every effort to establish that town as a centre of activity for Harijan upliftment.160 In the afternoon of the 21st February, Gandhiji left for Arakkonam by car via Wallajahpet,
Ranipet, Arcot and Arani. In the enroute, Gandhiji was presented by the people with purses and addresses. In all the meetings, Gandhiji exhorted the people to regard all Harijans as their own brothers and sisters. He admitted that they all were the children of one and the same God. Gandhiji arrived at Arakkonam at 7.30 p.m. Immediately after his arrival, he went
to a public meeting where purses were presented by the local people, and the Marwaris. Arakkonam was the last destination, where Gandhiji completed his Harijan Tour. In his concluding speech towards the close of his Harijan Tour, Gandhiji thanked the police officials and the Railway administration.
CSI Central High Secondary School, in the center of the town, is one of the oldest schools in India, having recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. This school is managed by the CSI Madras Diocese. Nearly 4,000 students study at this school. This school has been serving the nation for more than 109 years.
St. Andrew's High Secondary School, in the center of the town, is one of the oldest schools in India, having recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. This school is managed by the CSI Madras Diocese. Nearly 5,000 students study at this school. This school has been serving the nation for more than 159 years.
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