Vannarapettai
Vannarapettai
Vannai, Pazhaya Vannarapettai, Washermenpet, Old Washermenpet | |
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Washermanpet, (Chennai) | |
| Coordinates: 13°07′55″N 80°16′42″E / 13.1320°N 80.2784°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | CMDA |
| Elevation | 30.96 m (101.57 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600021 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-04 |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
Vannarapettai (transl. Washermenpet) is a northern neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is also known as Pazhaya Vannarapettai (transl. Old Washermenpet), sometimes shortened as Vannai. It is located north of Parrys Corner and adjacent to Royapuram. Washermanpet is famous for its jewelry shops and matchbox industries, many of which are centered on two main arterial roads. Broadway, Parrys, Royapuram, Korukkupet, Tondiarpet,Kasimedu and Tiruvottiyur are located adjacent to this locality.