Perungalathur
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Perungalathur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. It is around 3 km from Tambaram
. And it is at an equal distance from Chennai City and the Chengelpet Town.
, Perungalathur had a population of 19,343 (it is close to 50,000 as of Nov 2006). Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Perungalathur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 79%%. In Perungalathur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
are twin towns which share and complement much of their resources and infrastructures alike. It is well connected by rail and road links.
Located close to Tambaram, all south bound trains can be boarded from Tambaram. Long distance bus & Indian Railways reservation counters are available in Tambaram. Chennai international & domestic airports is around 13 km from Perungalathur.
The Chennai
bypass road NH-4 forks-off from NH-45 after Peerkankaranai and is north bound towards Maduravayil. An underpass to access NH-4 from Tambaram is now open for traffic on NH-45 between Irumbuliyur and Peerkankaranai
.
Perungalathur now called Old Perungalathur was the first to be inhabited and is located between Tambaram and Mudichur on Mudichur road.
railway junction and Arignar Anna Zoological Park
in Vandalur
has given Perungalathur good connectivity with places like Chennai
, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram
. Industrial estates like Guindy
, Maraimalai Nagar, Paddapai, Oragadam and Sriperumbudur
are easily accessible via road or rail. Residents of adjoining areas like Peerkankaranai
, Sadanandhapuram, Old Perungalathur and RMK Nagar avail transport facilities from Perungalathur. Perungalathur is the hub for most of tourist bus operators and many have offices opposite to first railway gate. For details of buses plying via Perungalathur visit MTC website.
The Railway station and Bus stop are located side-by-side giving commuters an option to take either mode of transport based on availability and urgency. Auto-rickshaws and Share-autos can be hired on NH-45 and also from either side of first & second railway gate for accessing interior areas. The bus-stop for Peerkankaranai
on NH-45 is called Erikarai stopping. It is easier to access Srinivasa Nagar, Velu Nagar, KK Nagar & The Pentecostal Mission
from this stopping.
Traffic block occurs on NH-45 during morning and evening rush hour at first and second railway gates because of the relative closness of the railway crossings to NH-45 along with high volume of pedestrian and two wheeler traffic. Traffic police
are deployed regularly, however a flyover or a subway is needed to ease congestion on NH45. Proposal is underway to close one of these gates to extend the railway platform and enable usage of 12 CAR EMU trains in Tambaram - Chengalpattu section.
East Tambaram
. Well known of them are
and the hassles of city. The place is green with trees of Plantain, Coconut Palm, Mango and Neem common in most households. The Vandalur hill is on the south eastern side and provides a picturesque view for NH-45 motorists and residents alike. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department
has a sapling center under the foothill. Bamboo and Eucalyptus forests can be seen on either side of the road to Sadanandhapuram.
The town has two lakes, one in Peerkankaranai
, adjacent to NH-45 and another Perungalathur lake behind the Vedanta Desika Srinivasa Perumal Temple. Much of Peerkankaranai Lake was filled during the widening of NH-45 highway and the remaining area is shrinking due to dumping of solid wastes and encroachments. Perungalathur Lake gives the name to this town meaning “A Place with Big Lake” (Perum – Kulam – Urr)
. These two lakes keep the water table up resulting is sufficient amount of water for its residents throughout the year. Much of the water from open wells and borewells is not suitable for drinking due to its relative hardness. Piped drinking water supply is available from town panchayat on street taps and piped connection to houses are also provided at a nominal fee. Palar water lines are also available in few places in Perungalathur.
In this village a social service organization called Global new life center (Home for the orphan and needy children)is running from 1994.
Peerkankaranai has a Government Higher Secondary School and a few private schools like St.Annes, St.John's & Ebenezer Matriculation School. Renowned schools and colleges are also situated in Tambaram. Madras Christian College, Crescent Engineering College, GKM Engineering College and SRM Deemed University
are easily accessible from Perungalathur. Manavalakalai Mandram for practicing YOGA is available on Manimekalai street on the way to Government Higher secondary school. Internet cafes are mainly situated on and off Kalaignar & Kamarajar Nedunchalai.
Indian Overseas Bank, HDFC Bank, Indian Bank, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, Bank of India & Syndicate Bank have branches in Perungalathur & Peerkankaranai with safe deposit locker facilities. HDFC bank has foreign exchange services. Syndicate, Indian, AXIS, SBI , ICICI and HDFC banks have ATM's while IOB, the first bank to start operations in Perungalathur has recently opened its ATM near the IOB Bank itself. AXIS, SBI, ICICI, HDFC & Indian Bank has got an ATM on Srinivasa Raghavan road close to first railway gate and a second HDFC ATM is close Perungalathur railway gate. TNEB office is located on the road to Sadanandhapuram. BSNL Chennai Telephones has commissioned a Remote Switching Unit (RSU) exchange at Perungalathur. BSNL telephone exchange is located on Sanjay Gandhi Street close to Srinivasa Perumal Temple. Peerkankaranai police station is adjacent to the Bus stop on NH-45. The Post Office at Srinivasa Nagar serves for Peerkankarani & Perungalathur areas. Apollo Pharmacy has a "Any Time Medicine" service outlet on Kalaingar Nedunchalai.
Perungalathur has a Primary Health Center (PHC) & Additional Health Center and a couple of private nursing homes and clinics. As with many places in Chennai mosquitos are a perennial problem. Perungalathur and Peerkankaranai each has a public library
and few small public parks are scattered all over the town. Two marriage halls and a community center is located in the middle of the town. Perungalathur as decent restaurants,also many road side eateries and small restaurants do brisk business. Many restaurants have opened up on NH-45 front, catering mainly for highway travelers and motorist. The town doesn’t have a petrol pump, the closest being in Vandalur(Indian Oil on the left and Bharat Petroleum on the right side of NH-45).
The inner roads are wide, vehicular traffic is mostly confined to Kalaingar and Kamraj Nedunchalai and on access roads to railway station and bus stop. Most of the roads have black tops and some are concreted.
Till the late 1980s Standard Motors (SMPL)had their works in Perungalathur and employed a huge workforce in manufacturing of Van, tempos & India first luxury car, The Rover. Employees of Standard Motor made Perungalathur their home and a vibrant village developed and thrived. Shriram - Apollo Investments has purchased this land and developing it as an IT SEZ. Indian Overseas Bank was established during that period for disbursement of salary to SMPL employees. Even after the closure of the unit this place survived because of its proximity to Chennai and Chengalpattu.
Land prices have sky-rocketed in the last few years because of the above reasons.
Vandalur to Velachery (23 km)
Route: Vandalur
- Perungalathur -Irumbuliyur -Tambaram East - Sembakkam - Gowrivakkam - Medavakkam
- Pallikaranai
- Narayanapuram -Velachery
is developing a 4.8 million sf mixed use development project in the erstwhile standard motor property. Out of the 4800000 sq ft (445,934.6 m²), 3600000 sq ft (334,450.9 m²) will be under SEZ called 'The Gateway' in Perungalathur. The Gateway is spread over an area of 57.94 acres (234,475.1 m²) and will comprise an IT SEZ, retail mall, multiplex & serviced apartments. Companies that have leased space in the Gateway,
However this SEZ is not fully occupied to it's capcity due to lesser demand.
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. It is around 3 km from Tambaram
Tambaram
Tambaram is a suburb of Chennai situated 27 km south of the city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is an urban node. Tambaram is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the busy Chennai–Trichy national highway. The highway and the railway line from Chennai Egmore to...
. And it is at an equal distance from Chennai City and the Chengelpet Town.
Demographics
As of 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Perungalathur had a population of 19,343 (it is close to 50,000 as of Nov 2006). Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Perungalathur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 79%%. In Perungalathur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Location
New Perungalathur is located on NH-45 highway between Tambaram and Vandalur. Perungalathur and PeerkankaranaiPeerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Peerkankaranai had a population of 17,521. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peerkankaranai has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the...
are twin towns which share and complement much of their resources and infrastructures alike. It is well connected by rail and road links.
Located close to Tambaram, all south bound trains can be boarded from Tambaram. Long distance bus & Indian Railways reservation counters are available in Tambaram. Chennai international & domestic airports is around 13 km from Perungalathur.
The Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
bypass road NH-4 forks-off from NH-45 after Peerkankaranai and is north bound towards Maduravayil. An underpass to access NH-4 from Tambaram is now open for traffic on NH-45 between Irumbuliyur and Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Peerkankaranai had a population of 17,521. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peerkankaranai has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the...
.
Perungalathur now called Old Perungalathur was the first to be inhabited and is located between Tambaram and Mudichur on Mudichur road.
Transportation
The proximity of TambaramTambaram
Tambaram is a suburb of Chennai situated 27 km south of the city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is an urban node. Tambaram is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the busy Chennai–Trichy national highway. The highway and the railway line from Chennai Egmore to...
railway junction and Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park , also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, India, about from the city centre and from Chennai Airport on GST Road. The zoo is contiguous with the Guindy National Park. Founded in 1855,...
in Vandalur
Vandalur
Vandalur is a census town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, located here houses some rare species of wild flora and fauna and is famous throughout India....
has given Perungalathur good connectivity with places like Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram, or Kanchi, is a temple city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district...
. Industrial estates like Guindy
Guindy
Guindy is one of the important neighbourhoods of Chennai , Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the South-Western part of the city. It is the entry point or the gateway to Chennai city from the Southern parts of Tamil Nadu and the South Western suburbs of Chennai...
, Maraimalai Nagar, Paddapai, Oragadam and Sriperumbudur
Sriperumbudur
Sriperumbudur is an industrial city in Kanchipuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in proximity to Chennai. It is famous for being the birth place of Sri Ramanuja, one of the most prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints as well as the town where former Indian Prime Minister...
are easily accessible via road or rail. Residents of adjoining areas like Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Peerkankaranai had a population of 17,521. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peerkankaranai has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the...
, Sadanandhapuram, Old Perungalathur and RMK Nagar avail transport facilities from Perungalathur. Perungalathur is the hub for most of tourist bus operators and many have offices opposite to first railway gate. For details of buses plying via Perungalathur visit MTC website.
The Railway station and Bus stop are located side-by-side giving commuters an option to take either mode of transport based on availability and urgency. Auto-rickshaws and Share-autos can be hired on NH-45 and also from either side of first & second railway gate for accessing interior areas. The bus-stop for Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Peerkankaranai had a population of 17,521. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peerkankaranai has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the...
on NH-45 is called Erikarai stopping. It is easier to access Srinivasa Nagar, Velu Nagar, KK Nagar & The Pentecostal Mission
The Pentecostal Mission
The Pentecostal Mission or New Testament Church formerly known as Ceylon Pentecostal Mission , is a pentecostal denomination which originated in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. The international headquarters is now situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India...
from this stopping.
Traffic block occurs on NH-45 during morning and evening rush hour at first and second railway gates because of the relative closness of the railway crossings to NH-45 along with high volume of pedestrian and two wheeler traffic. Traffic police
Traffic police
Traffic police or Traffic cops may refer to:*Police controlling traffic, see rules of the road*Traffic Cops, a BBC real-life documentary*Highway patrol*Road Policing Unit*Traffic Guard*Sri Lankan Traffic Police*Municipal police...
are deployed regularly, however a flyover or a subway is needed to ease congestion on NH45. Proposal is underway to close one of these gates to extend the railway platform and enable usage of 12 CAR EMU trains in Tambaram - Chengalpattu section.
Neighbourhoods
- PeerkankaranaiPeerkankaranaiPeerkankaranai is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Peerkankaranai had a population of 17,521. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peerkankaranai has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the...
- Srinivasa Nagar
- RMK Nagar
- Kamaraja Nagar
- Old Perungalathur
- NGO Colony
- KK Nagar
- Devanesa Nagar
- Velu Nagar
- The Pentecostal Mission
- Sadananthapuram
- Alapakkam
- Nedungundram
- Lakshmipuram
East Tambaram
Place of Worship
- Sri Periya Muthu Maari Amman Kovil
- Ayyanar Appan Kovil
- The Pentecostal MissionThe Pentecostal MissionThe Pentecostal Mission or New Testament Church formerly known as Ceylon Pentecostal Mission , is a pentecostal denomination which originated in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. The international headquarters is now situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India...
- Soorathamman Temple
- sri sudalai muthu maadaswamy Temple
- Lord of Lords AG Church
- Vedanta Desika Srinivasa Temple
- Lakshmi Narayanan Temple, N.G.O Colony
- Pancha Mookam Anjaneyar Temple
- Sri Selli Amman Temple
- Sri Eendha Mukkal Jaalmbal Temple
- Sri Desa Muthumariamman Temple
- Sri Jada Muneeswaran Temple
- Kamatchi Amman Temple
- Vara-Shakthi Vinayagar Temple
- Aadhi Kaaraneeshwarar Temple
- Karumaari Amman Temple
- The CSI Church
- Masjid e Rahmaniya
- Masjid e Muhammadiya
- Infant Jesus Shrine
- Ayyapan Temple
- Muthu Mariamman Temple
- Sri vadivudai amman Temple, Devanesan Nagar.
- Nagathamman Temple
- Sai Baba Temple
- Global new life church (http://gnlcmadras.org)
Educational Institutions
Perungalathur and Peerkankaranai have surrounded by more than 10 schools and other educational institutions. Well known of them are
- SRM University(Potheri)
- Crescent University(Vandalore)
- Eva Stalin Business School(Urapakkam)
- Government primary and higher secondary school,old perungalathur
- Government Higher Secondary School, Peerkankaranai
- Vivekananda Vidyalaya(Nursery school), Peerkankaranai
- Kalaimagal Kalasalai, Kamaraj Nagar
- St. Annes Matriculation School, Srinivasa Nagar
- St. John Matriculation School, Perungalathur
- Ebenezer Matriculation School, Perungalathur
- Joshua Matriculation School, Perungalathur
- Aalfa matriculation School, peerkankaranai
- M.G.R Matriculation School, perkankaranai
- GKM College of Engineering, Alapakkam
- Peter Nursery and Primary school, Peerkankaranai
- Bhaarathi Play School, Perungalathur
- Eva Stalin IAS Academy(Urapakkam and Tambaram)
Living in Perungalathur
Life in Perungalathur is peaceful away from pollutionPollution
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living organisms. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light...
and the hassles of city. The place is green with trees of Plantain, Coconut Palm, Mango and Neem common in most households. The Vandalur hill is on the south eastern side and provides a picturesque view for NH-45 motorists and residents alike. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department
Tamil Nadu Forest Department
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department was established as the Madras Forest Department in 1855 by Dr. Hugh Francis Cleghorn, "the father of scientific forestry in India". The department is responsible for managing all the protected areas and forests plus environmental and wildlife related issues of Tamil...
has a sapling center under the foothill. Bamboo and Eucalyptus forests can be seen on either side of the road to Sadanandhapuram.
The town has two lakes, one in Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai
Peerkankaranai is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics:As of 2001 India census, Peerkankaranai had a population of 17,521. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Peerkankaranai has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the...
, adjacent to NH-45 and another Perungalathur lake behind the Vedanta Desika Srinivasa Perumal Temple. Much of Peerkankaranai Lake was filled during the widening of NH-45 highway and the remaining area is shrinking due to dumping of solid wastes and encroachments. Perungalathur Lake gives the name to this town meaning “A Place with Big Lake” (Perum – Kulam – Urr)
. These two lakes keep the water table up resulting is sufficient amount of water for its residents throughout the year. Much of the water from open wells and borewells is not suitable for drinking due to its relative hardness. Piped drinking water supply is available from town panchayat on street taps and piped connection to houses are also provided at a nominal fee. Palar water lines are also available in few places in Perungalathur.
In this village a social service organization called Global new life center (Home for the orphan and needy children)is running from 1994.
Peerkankaranai has a Government Higher Secondary School and a few private schools like St.Annes, St.John's & Ebenezer Matriculation School. Renowned schools and colleges are also situated in Tambaram. Madras Christian College, Crescent Engineering College, GKM Engineering College and SRM Deemed University
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
are easily accessible from Perungalathur. Manavalakalai Mandram for practicing YOGA is available on Manimekalai street on the way to Government Higher secondary school. Internet cafes are mainly situated on and off Kalaignar & Kamarajar Nedunchalai.
Indian Overseas Bank, HDFC Bank, Indian Bank, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, Bank of India & Syndicate Bank have branches in Perungalathur & Peerkankaranai with safe deposit locker facilities. HDFC bank has foreign exchange services. Syndicate, Indian, AXIS, SBI , ICICI and HDFC banks have ATM's while IOB, the first bank to start operations in Perungalathur has recently opened its ATM near the IOB Bank itself. AXIS, SBI, ICICI, HDFC & Indian Bank has got an ATM on Srinivasa Raghavan road close to first railway gate and a second HDFC ATM is close Perungalathur railway gate. TNEB office is located on the road to Sadanandhapuram. BSNL Chennai Telephones has commissioned a Remote Switching Unit (RSU) exchange at Perungalathur. BSNL telephone exchange is located on Sanjay Gandhi Street close to Srinivasa Perumal Temple. Peerkankaranai police station is adjacent to the Bus stop on NH-45. The Post Office at Srinivasa Nagar serves for Peerkankarani & Perungalathur areas. Apollo Pharmacy has a "Any Time Medicine" service outlet on Kalaingar Nedunchalai.
Perungalathur has a Primary Health Center (PHC) & Additional Health Center and a couple of private nursing homes and clinics. As with many places in Chennai mosquitos are a perennial problem. Perungalathur and Peerkankaranai each has a public library
Public library
A public library is a library that is accessible by the public and is generally funded from public sources and operated by civil servants. There are five fundamental characteristics shared by public libraries...
and few small public parks are scattered all over the town. Two marriage halls and a community center is located in the middle of the town. Perungalathur as decent restaurants,also many road side eateries and small restaurants do brisk business. Many restaurants have opened up on NH-45 front, catering mainly for highway travelers and motorist. The town doesn’t have a petrol pump, the closest being in Vandalur(Indian Oil on the left and Bharat Petroleum on the right side of NH-45).
The inner roads are wide, vehicular traffic is mostly confined to Kalaingar and Kamraj Nedunchalai and on access roads to railway station and bus stop. Most of the roads have black tops and some are concreted.
Till the late 1980s Standard Motors (SMPL)had their works in Perungalathur and employed a huge workforce in manufacturing of Van, tempos & India first luxury car, The Rover. Employees of Standard Motor made Perungalathur their home and a vibrant village developed and thrived. Shriram - Apollo Investments has purchased this land and developing it as an IT SEZ. Indian Overseas Bank was established during that period for disbursement of salary to SMPL employees. Even after the closure of the unit this place survived because of its proximity to Chennai and Chengalpattu.
Land prices have sky-rocketed in the last few years because of the above reasons.
Recent Developments
Proposed Monorail Corridor: Recently, the Govt. has announced the following routes as part of Phase 1 of the Chennai Monorail network.Vandalur to Velachery (23 km)
Route: Vandalur
Vandalur
Vandalur is a census town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, located here houses some rare species of wild flora and fauna and is famous throughout India....
- Perungalathur -Irumbuliyur -Tambaram East - Sembakkam - Gowrivakkam - Medavakkam
Medavakkam
Medavakkam is one among the southern suburbs of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It is a residential municipality close to the Chennai Airport and is adjacent to the suburbs of Sholinganallur, Madipakkam, Selaiyur, Keelkattalai, Velachery and Tambaram and it is center place to the...
- Pallikaranai
Pallikaranai
Pallikaranai is a town in Tambaram Taluk of Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is now one of the Chennai prime suburbs.-Demographics:...
- Narayanapuram -Velachery
Velachery
-Geography:Velachery has mostly areas of hard rock, and a big marshland in the southern region of the area. It is said that this marshland was once a natural bird sanctuary. But nowadays, due to encroachment and rapid real estate development, the sanctuary has disappeared. Even today there is a big...
Shriram The Gateway - an IT/ITeS Special Economic Zone
Shriram Properties Limited in joint venture with SUN-Apollois developing a 4.8 million sf mixed use development project in the erstwhile standard motor property. Out of the 4800000 sq ft (445,934.6 m²), 3600000 sq ft (334,450.9 m²) will be under SEZ called 'The Gateway' in Perungalathur. The Gateway is spread over an area of 57.94 acres (234,475.1 m²) and will comprise an IT SEZ, retail mall, multiplex & serviced apartments. Companies that have leased space in the Gateway,
- AccentureAccentureAccenture plc is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company headquartered in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. It is the largest consulting firm in the world and is a Fortune Global 500 company. As of September 2011, the company had more than 236,000 employees across...
- has leased up 4.60 lakh sq. ft. - Tech MahindraTech MahindraTech Mahindra Limited is a provider of information technology , networking technology solutions and business process outsourcing services to the global telecommunications industry. Headquartered at Pune, India...
- has leased up 2.10 lakh sq. ft. - Take Solution- has leased 1.0 lac sft
- Other companies that have taken up space includes Mobius, TrianzTrianzTrianz is a Consulting, IT services and BPO services company, providing turnkey solutions to clients.Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States, Trianz is founded by Sri Manchala in 2000 with a focus to provide management consulting to large corporates...
, Sybrant Technologies Congruent,
However this SEZ is not fully occupied to it's capcity due to lesser demand.