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'''Doveton''' ({{lang-ta|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 unofficial name of the neighbourhood in Purasawalkam, the name is considered to be derived from the famous hotel '''"Doveton Cafe"''' located in the area.
'''Doveton''' ({{langx|ta|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.


==Surroundings==
==Surroundings==
*[[Purasawalkam]]
*[[Egmore]]
*[[Vepery]]
*[[Pattalam, Chennai]]
*[[Pulianthope]]
*[[Basin Bridge]]
*[[Otteri]]
*[[Perambur]]
*[[Kellys]]
*[[Kilpauk]]
*[[Choolai]]
==Nearby Railway stations==
*[[Chennai Egmore railway station]].
*[[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M. G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]].



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Latest revision as of 00:27, 28 October 2024

Doveton
டவுட்டன்
Neighbourhood
Doveton is located in Chennai
Doveton
Doveton
Doveton is located in Tamil Nadu
Doveton
Doveton
Doveton is located in India
Doveton
Doveton
Coordinates: 13°05′13″N 80°15′31″E / 13.08699°N 80.25859°E / 13.08699; 80.25859
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChennai
MetroChennai
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
600007
Telephone code044
Planning agencyCMDA
CityChennai
Civic agencyGreater 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.

Surroundings

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Nearby Railway stations

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