Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Kalapkkam, Tamil Nadu

Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu is one of the prestigious places in Tamil Nadu that has the mostly famous Nuclear Power Plants in Tamil Nadu and associated research Institutes. Located at a distance of within 100 KMs, from the Capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, this place is maintained by NESCO and is really a beautiful place to live in. Kalpakkam has a different atmosphere rather than Chennai, which is calm and quiet and hence attracts anyone who visits there for the first time.

Facilities and Features in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Kalpakkam township or the DAE township, Kalpakkam holds all the facilities for the employees and their family who stay in the Kalpakkam Township. Right from Hospitals to Schools, Kalpakkam has got everything for its employee s and their family. There are two major schools, the Kendra Vidhyala – 1 & 2 and the AEHSS. The hospitals are maintained by General Service Organization (GSO).

Geography of Kalpakkam

Kalpakkam is a coastal township area. Entire kalpakkam stretch is along the coast and hence the environment and climate remains good all through the year. Kalpakkam Beach also provides good sightseeing features for all those who come into Kalpakkam. I fact, it is the beach that welcomes you as you enter Kalpakkam.

Nuclear Power Plants in kalpakkam

Kalpakkam is very famous for Nuclear research center and Nuclear Power plant. Kalpakkam has one of the best Nucelar Power Plants in Tamil Nadu. The Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam has two generating station of 220 MW Power. IGCAR (Indra Gandhi Center for Atomic Research) Kalpakkam constantly researches upon the Nuclear power plants and reactors. The research is soon to imply a 500 MW generating station, which will enhance the power generation and supply in Tamil Nadu.

NESCO, Kalpakkam

Gaming facilities in Kalpakkam are maintained by NESCO (Nuclear Employee Sports and Cultural Organization). NESCO organizes a Carnival each and every year which attracts people from all the places in the surroundings like Chennai, Chengalpet, Thirukazhukundram, Mamallapuram etc. NESCO also organizes various sports events for the children and the family members of Kalpakkam. NESCO's carnival happens from July end to the first week of August.

Tourist places near Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Kalpakkam is very near to Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu which is a one of the most famous tourist places in Tamil Nadu . Mamallapuram is a very nice area which attracts billions of tourists every year. Pudhupattinam, Tamil Nadu is another place of tourist place.

How to reach Kalpakkam

Kalpakkam is located at 80 KMs from Chennai. Reaching Kalpakkam from Chennai is quite easy. 108 Express runs from CMBT, Chennai to Kalpakkam Main Bus stand. There are many other services running from various parts of Tamil Nadu like Kumbakonam, Chennai etc.

Details of Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Name: Kalpakkam
Location: Around 80 KMs from Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Industries: MAPS, IGCAR
Residential Areas: DAE Township, Anupram
Educational Institutions in the Surroundings of Kalpakkam: AEHSS School, KV Schools 1 & 2, Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Andal Alagar College of Engineering
Facilities: Hospitals, Schools, Recreation places
Maintaining Organizations: NESCO, GSO

Kalpakkam is really an interesting place to be in. Visit, if you get a chance.

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