Visvesvaraya Block

Visvesvaraya Block is a college building in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Visvesvaraya Block is situated nearby to the Hindu temple Murugan Temple, as well as near the community center Mechanical Seminar Hall.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Puzhal Central Prison and Red Hills Lake.

Puzhal Central Prison

Prison

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Puzhal Central Prison is a central prison complex located in Chennai, India. It is about 23 km from the city centre. The prison became operational in 2006, replacing the erstwhile Chennai Central Prison. Puzhal Central Prison is situated 1½ km northeast of Visvesvaraya Block.

Red Hills Lake

Reservoir

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Puzhal Lake, or Puzhal Aeri, also known as the Red Hills Lake, is located in Red Hills, Chennai, India. It lies in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu state. Red Hills Lake is situated 3½ km northwest of Visvesvaraya Block.

Korattur Aeri

Lake

Korattur Aeri, or Korattur Lake, also known as Vembu Pasumai Thittu, is a lake spread over 990 acres in Korattur, Chennai, India. It is located to the north of the Chennai–Arakkonam railway line. Korattur Aeri is situated 3 km south of Visvesvaraya Block.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Puzhal and Puthagaram.