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Doveton
டவுட்டன் | |
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Coordinates: 13°05′13″N 80°15′31″E / 13.08699°N 80.25859°E / 13.08699; 80.25859 | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Chennai |
Metro | Chennai |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
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• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 600007 |
Telephone code | 044 |
Planning agency | CMDA |
City | Chennai |
Civic agency | Greater Chennai Corporation |
Doveton ( Tamil: டவுட்டன்), is a neighbourhood in Purasawalkam and Vepery, and is a shopping district in Central Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the unofficial name of the neighbourhood in Purasawalkam. The area of Doveton acquired its name after Capt. John Doveton, who served as a captain commandant of the Seventh Regiment of Infantry.Capt.John Doveton is the Founder of the Doveton Group of Schools situated at no 1,Ritherdon Road, Vepery . The name Doveton originated by the presence of the Doveton group of schools in the area.
The Doveton clock tower is a prominent landmark and is located at the 5 road junction called Doveton Signal.
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