Besant Nagar
Besant Nagar | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
A typical road in Besant Nagar | |
| Coordinates: 13°00′01″N 80°16′00″E / 13.0002°N 80.2668°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Taluk | Mylapore |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Zone | Adyar |
| Ward | 152 |
| Named after | Annie Besant |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | TN-07 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chennai South |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Velachery (from 2010 Delimitation) |
Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
The neighbourhood is inhabited by highly affluent population and is dotted with many upmarket restaurants, cafes and boutiques. The main attraction is Elliot's Beach, named after Edward Elliot, the former Governor of Madras. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore. This has become an attractive spot for youngsters and elders alike with the pleasant sceneries and the ambiance it provides.