Bharathi Nagar, Chennai

Bharathi Nagar is the short name for Mahakavi Bharathi Nagar which is also called the MKB Nagar. It lies in the north of the Chennai metropolitan and was known as Tamil Nadu Housing Board Colony till the year 1982. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation passenger buses operate in this area and connect Bharathi Nagar with other important areas in the city. The two bus terminuses in the city are MKB Nagar and Mullai Nagar. The closest raiway station is the Vyasarpadi railway station which makes connectivity easy. There are a number of religious shrines of various faiths including temples, churches and masjids in this area.