Kilpauk

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?Kilpauk Chennai • Tamil Nadu • India
Image:Chennai area locator map.svg Image:India Tamil Nadu locator map.svg Image:Locator Dot.svg Kilpauk
Coordinates: 13°05′08″N 80°14′16″E / 13.0856, 80.2379
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s)	Chennai District
Planning Agency	CMDA
Civic agency	Chennai Corporation
Website: Chennai District website

Coordinates: 13°05′08″N 80°14′16″E / 13.0856, 80.2379

Kilpauk is a small commercial township located in Chennai, the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The distance from Chennai's city center to Kilpauk is about 6 kms. The region is situated off the Ponamallee High Road in the west. Adjacent suburbs of Kilpauk include Chetpet, Egmore, Anna Nagar and Purasawalkam.

The nearest railway station for Kilpauk is the one at Chetpet. This railway station lies to the south of Kilpauk and not more than a kilometre away. The Chennai Airport is about 10 kms. from Kilpauk.

This place was cantonment area for British troops before India's independence.

Enterprises dealing with the manufacturing of packaging materials, wood carvings, chemical suppliers, cement exporters and suppliers, have their bases in the locality. Besides being a commercial hub, the region also supports the local population. The place provides some of the best residential apartments in the city. The tree covered avenues and low pollution levels compared to other parts of the city, make Kilpauk a preferred destination.

The area around is also marked by a number of medical care units. One of the premier medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, the Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital is located here. The Kilpauk Mental Hospital is also located here. Others include Gremaltes Leprosy Centre, Murali Lakshmi Krishna Hospital, Vira Reddy Hospital, Meenam Hospital, K.S.Hospital, Padma Hospital.

Kilpauk is also known for it's theatres which include Sangam Cinemas, Ega Theatre and Abirami Mega Mall. Sathyam Cinemas has also started construction of it's 8 screen multiplex here.

Kilpauk is also home to many popular eat-outs like Cafe Coffee Day and Fruit Shop on Greams Road. They are a popular hangout for teenagers.