94-464: Thirupathiripuliyur is a neighbourhood of Cuddalore , Tamil Nadu , India. It is named for the ancient Hindu temple located in the locale, which is named after the Pathiri tree and Puliyur, a tiger-legged saint who obtained absolution in the area. Padaleeswarar temple is among the ancient 274 Siva temples whose history reportedly dates back to more than 2,000 years. The nearest railway station to
188-568: A bridge over the watercourse at a cost of ₹ 4,300 million (US$ 52 million). The runway which was initially 2,035 m (6,677 ft) long was planned to be extended to 3,445 m (11,302 ft). The expansion was completed in March 2011. The bridge over the Adyar river accommodated the runway and a taxiway, making Chennai airport the first international airport in India to have a runway across
282-595: A contract to a private operator to operate the airport and AAI invited bids for the same. The plan did not materialise due to protest by airport employees against the move fearing job losses. The airport has two runways – the 3,661 m (12,011 ft) long primary runway 07/25 (Northeast – Southwest orientation) and the 2,890 m (9,480 ft) long secondary runway 12/30 (Northwest – Southeast orientation). The runways are equipped with CAT-I Instrument Landing System (ILS) for IFR approach with Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) landing aids. An upgraded ILS
376-400: A cost of ₹ 111.5 million (US$ 1.3 million). The facility can handle one large or two smaller aircraft and functions as a repair shop and assembly area. It is equipped with an engineering and training facility and an engineering maintenance conference room. Fire and rescue services at the airport are provided by Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services in conjunction with AAI. TajSATS,
470-508: A handling centre for flowers, fruits and vegetables was commissioned at the air cargo terminal. In 2001, the airport received ISO 9001-2000 certification, becoming the first international airport in the country to obtain the same. A new international departure terminal was commissioned in 2003. In May 2005, Delta Air Lines commenced the first direct flights to the Americas connecting Chennai with New York City via Paris . In 2008,
564-563: A joint-venture of the Indian Hotels Company and SATS (formerly known as Singapore Airport Terminal Services) provides in-flight catering at Chennai Airport. It also manages airport lounges. The Taj Madras Flight Kitchen, a joint-venture of the Indian Hotels, SATS and Malaysia Airlines started in 1994, operates restaurants at the airport. As a part of expansion plan unveiled in 2018, a new integrated terminal and
658-652: A leading coach-builder in the city. He tested it at Island Grounds at Madras , making it the first powered flight in Asia. Further display of flying was done by a set of aviators including Baron de Caters and Jules Tyck in February 1911. J. W. Madley, a water works engineer, flew an aircraft assembled by him over the Red Hills reservoir and shot a couple of aerial photographs in 1914. In 1915, Tata Air Mail started an airmail service between Karachi and Madras marking
752-747: A limited service of civilian commercial flights as well as official rescue/assistance flights. The Indian Air Force evacuated passengers from Chennai airport to the two military bases for onward journeys on Air Force transport aircraft to other domestic destinations. On 5 December, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation permitted a partial re-opening of the airport during daylight hours under visual meteorological conditions only, allowing airlines to ferry stranded aircraft without passengers or cargo on board. Operations under instrument meteorological conditions were not permitted and rescue and assistance flights, were permitted to operate in and out of
846-410: A long taxiway (B) and a shorter taxiway (R) parallel to primary runway 07/25 and parallel taxiway (N) oriented along the secondary runway 12/30. Two taxiways (P and Q) linked the two runways. Apart from the primary taxiways, other secondary taxiways interconnect the runways, main taxiways and parking aprons. In January 2018, the airport began cross-runway operations to reduce flight delays. In May 2023,
940-700: A new greenfield airport has been proposed. The airport is served by the Chennai International Airport Metro Station of the Chennai Metro and the Tirusulam railway station of the Chennai Suburban Railway . The aviation history of the city began in 1910, when a city-based Corsican hotelier Giacomo D'Angelis built a biplane powered by a with a small engine in association with Simpson's,
1034-472: A part of the Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency . There are 25 schools, two arts and science colleges and two engineering colleges in the city. There is one government hospital, six municipal maternity homes, and 42 other private hospitals that take care of the citizens' healthcare needs. Roadways are the primary means of transportation, while the town also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport
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#17327794915311128-500: A rapid exit taxi way was added 1,831 m (6,007 ft) from the threshold on the primary runway 07 and another taxi way linking the main apron. This reduced the runway occupancy time and helped with the plan to increase in flight handling capacity from 36 to 45 flights per hour. The airport occupies an area of 1,301 acres (526 ha) with the passenger terminals located in Tirusulam in Kanchipuram district . As of 2024 ,
1222-406: A river. The commissioning was delayed due to work on landing lights and VOR antenna. In February 2012, airport authorities announced that only about 2,160 m (7,090 ft) of the secondary runway would be operational due to displacements at both ends and the runway which was earlier used by only smaller aircraft, would be able to accommodate narrow body aircraft . The layout consists of
1316-400: A satellite terminal were planned to increase the terminal area to 160,000 m (1,700,000 sq ft) with a capacity of 35 million passengers, up from the existing capacity of 18 million. The satellite terminal near the secondary runway would be connected by a 1.5 km (0.93 mi) long tunnel to the main buildings at a cost of ₹ 7,000 million (US$ 84 million). With part of
1410-489: A select branch that operate at the district level police division headed by a Superintendent of Police (SP). On 24 August 2021, the state government announced the upgrading of the Cuddalore Greater Municipality to "Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation" with same authority area of 27.69 sq km . Chennai International Airport Chennai International Airport ( IATA : MAA , ICAO : VOMM )
1504-457: A terminal radar. As the airport controls one of the four flight information regions in the country, other radar systems in the region are integrated with the ATC at Chennai. The old parking lot at the airport accommodated 1,200 cars. In June 2018, a six-level car park with a capacity to accommodate 2,237 cars was planned in front of the airport on a 4.25-acre plot. Construction began in March 2019,
1598-446: A total of 1,665 ha (4,110 acres) (11.5%) of the land was used for residential, 122 ha (300 acres) (0.8%) for commercial, 400 ha (990 acres) (2.7%) for industrial, 195 ha (480 acres) (1.4%) for public and semi public purposes and 120 ha (300 acres) (0.8%) for educational purposes. Out of the undeveloped land area, 3,089 ha (7,630 acres) (21.3%) is under land and water, 7,296.97 ha (18,031.2 acres) (50.5%) of
1692-656: A virtual 'gas chamber' surrounded on three sides by chemical factories and bounded on the fourth by the river". There are reports of illegal dumping of toxic waste. On 22 March 2008, a report for the "Tamil Nadu Pollution Board" prepared by the Nagpur-based "National Environmental Engineering Research Institute" found that residents of the SIPCOT area of Cuddalore were at least 2000 times more likely than their counterparts to contract cancer in their lifetimes due to exposure to high levels of toxic gases from chemical industries in
1786-418: Is Chennai International Airport , located 200 km (120 mi) away from the city, and another local airport is located in the district at Neyveli township is Neyveli Airport . The nearest seaport is Cuddalore Port where it handles small cargo ships, and the construction of port entry is underway. The closest major seaport is Karaikal port , located 100 km (62 mi) away from the town. Cuddalore
1880-615: Is 1,400 mm (55 in), most of which is contributed by the North-East monsoon. The highest 24-hour rainfall recorded in Cuddalore was 570 mm on 18 May 1943. According to 2011 census , Cuddalore had a population of 173,636 with a sex-ratio of 1,026 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929. A total of 17,403 were under the age of six, constituting 8,869 males and 8,534 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 13.22% and 0.3% of
1974-468: Is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town of Cuddalore. It was constructed during the Pallava and Medieval Chola periods. The lord of this temple saved Saint Appar from drowning when he was tied with a stone column and launched into sea as per the orders of the then Pallava king Mahendra Varman. Appar, along with the stone, floated on the sea and safely drifted ashore here at Thirupathiripuliyur by
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#17327794915312068-691: Is a heavy industries hub and a port city, and headquarters of the Cuddalore District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . Situated south of Chennai , Cuddalore was an important city and port during the British Raj . While the early history of Cuddalore remains unclear, the city first rose to prominence during the Pallavas ' and Medieval Cholas' reign . After the fall of the Cholas, the town
2162-404: Is a historically significant landmark. Subramania Bharati and other political leaders served prison terms there. Tsunami waves that followed the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake near Sumatra hit India's eastern coast on 26 December 2004 at 8:32 a.m. (IST), resulting in 572 casualties. Several fishing hamlets disappeared, while Silver Beach and the historically significant Cuddalore Port
2256-551: Is an international airport serving the city of Chennai , the capital of Tamil Nadu , India . It is located in Tirusulam in Chengalpattu district , in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The first air service was operated in 1915 and the airport was commissioned in 1930. The airport serves as the southern regional headquarters of
2350-445: Is equipped with a passenger flow monitoring system (PFMS) that helps in management of passenger operations. The new terminal is designed with the inspiration from Tamil culture , with the building's exterior inspired from Dravidian Architecture of Hindu temples and the roof inspired from pleats of sari worn by Bharatanatyam dancers. The flooring and the false ceiling feature Kolam patterns and colourful murals. The outside of
2444-469: Is equipped with advanced surface movement guidance and control system. An automated smart flight guidance system was installed in October 2011 at a cost of ₹ 420 million (US$ 5.0 million). The automated system combines information from tower control, approach control, area control and oceanic control electronically and improved reliability. There are two radars , a secondary surveillance radar and
2538-423: Is expected to reach saturation by 2035, with a peak capacity of 40 million passengers. In 2012, a second airport for the city was planned on 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) land at Sriperumbudur with four-runways at an estimated cost of ₹ 35,000 million (US$ 420 million). The new airport would accommodate 40 million passengers annually. In September 2019, the state government shortlisted six other locations for
2632-706: Is famous for educational institutions and medical establishments. Before the English took control, Cuddalore (anglicised) was called கூடலூர் , Kūṭalūr meaning confluence in Tamil . It is situated on the backwater formed by the confluent estuaries of the rivers viz., Ponnaiyar (South Pennar river flowing through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu ), Kedilam , Uppanar and Paravanar . The Cuddalore district historically consisted of Chola Nadu and Nadu Naadu . The name Nadu Naadu meaning middle country may originate from its location between Chola Nadu and Tondaimandalam ; or between
2726-473: Is no underground drainage system in the town, and the sewerage system for disposal of sullage is through septic tanks, open drains and public conveniences. The municipality maintains stormwater drains for 65 km (40 mi), covering 32% of municipal roads. Hospitals There is one government hospital, six municipal maternity homes, and 37 other private hospitals that take care of the citizens' healthcare needs. Lights There are 4,517 street lamps in
2820-464: Is operated by AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company (AAICLAS), a subsidiary of AAI which functions as ground handling agency for airlines for handling or processing their cargo on ground and acts as custodian on behalf of customs import/export cargo under the customs act of 1962. The cargo complex consists of two divisions, namely, the export and the import wings. The export facility covers an area of 20,595 m (221,680 sq ft) and
2914-601: Is owned and operated by the Airports Authority of India and serves as the regional headquarters of the AAI for the southern region of India comprising the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , Kerala , Tamil Nadu , and Telangana , and the union territories of Lakshadweep , and Puducherry . It functions from the Air Traffic Control Complex within the airport. The airport is the centre of
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3008-563: Is served by a town bus service, which provides connectivity within the town and the suburbs. There are privately operated mini-bus services that cater to local transport needs. The main bus stand is located in Thirupapuliyur . The nearest airport is in Pondicherry , approximately 25 km (16 mi) from Cuddalore, while the nearest international airport is Chennai International Airport , located 200 km (120 mi) from
3102-468: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) for South India comprising the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , Kerala , Tamil Nadu, Telangana , and the union territories of Lakshadweep , and Puducherry . The airport is the fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and aircraft movements, and fourth busiest by cargo handled in India and international traffic. In financial year 2023–24,
3196-501: The Indian National Congress for eight terms during 1951–56, 1971–77, 1977–80. 1980–84, 1984–1989, 1989–91, 1991–96, and 2009–present, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for four times during 1962–1967, 1967–71, 1999–04, and 2004–09, Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam twice during 1998–99 and 2014, Tamil Maanila Congress once during 1996–2001 and an independent during 1957–62, The current Member of Parliament from
3290-755: The Seven Years' War , the French took the fort, and there was an inconclusive naval action, the Battle of Cuddalore , off the coast. The fort was later abandoned, in 1760, when the British attacked Pondicherry. In 1782, during the Second Anglo-Mysore War , the French again took Cuddalore at the time of the American War of Independence and were besieged there in 1783 by the British. During
3384-624: The 18th century, various wars between the European powers spilt over to their colonial empires, and their allies, including those in the Indian subcontinent. During this period the French and British fought several times in the area. In 1746, during First Carnatic War , part of the Austrian Succession War , French forces besieged the British at Fort St. David for several months before being driven off in 1747. In 1758, during
3478-497: The 1977 elections, the assembly seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) five times during the 1980, 1989, 1996, 2001 and 2006 elections, the Indian National Congress party two times during the 1984 and 1991 elections and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK) twice during the 1997 and 2011 elections. The current MLA of the constituency is G.Iyappan from DMK. During
3572-427: The 2009 general elections, Cuddalore was a part of Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency) with six assembly segments: Tittakudi (SC) , Vridhachalam , Neyveli , Cuddalore , Panruti and Kurinjipadi . Before 2009, Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency composed of the following assembly segments: Ulundurpet (SC) , Nellikkuppam , Cuddalore , Panruti , Rishivandinam and Sankarapuram . The Lok Sabha seat has been held by
3666-449: The AAI started a major modernisation project. The plan consisted of constructing two new terminals (Terminal 1 and 4), renovation of the existing international terminal (Terminal 3) along with the extension of the secondary runway , construction of new taxiways , parking bays and fire station . In 2018, construction of a new integrated terminal (Terminal 2) commenced, with the flight operations starting on 7 July 2023. Chennai Airport
3760-654: The Bureau of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs . The airport is the home to the southern regional office of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), which is responsible for the security of flights. Security of the airport is provided by the Airport Sector (CISF) , that includes a dog squad for identification of narcotics and bomb disposal . In 2013, the Government of India proposed to offer
3854-808: The Cuddalore bus stand. There are express and passenger trains on either side, connecting various cities with Tamil Nadu. There are daily express trains to many cities. There is 230 km (140 mi) of roads in the town, out of which the Highways department maintains 26 km (16 mi). The Cuddalore City maintains a total of 204.94 km (127.34 mi) of roads: 38.84 km (24.13 mi) of concrete roads, 163.6 km (101.7 mi) of bituminous roads, 1.62 km (1.01 mi) of water-bound macadam (WBM) roads and 0.85 km (0.53 mi) of earthen roads. The National Highways, NH-32 Viluppuram – Pondicherry –Cuddalore– Chidambaram – Nagapattinam – Thoothukudi Highway passes through Cuddalore. Cuddalore
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3948-461: The Miocene. The paleocurrent direction, textural immaturity and framework detrital modes of sandstones suggest rapid uplift of basement and sediment source from nearby Madras Block of SGT. Various diagnostic immobile trace element ratios such as Th/Sc, Co/Th, La/Sc, La/Co suggest a tonalite–trondhjemite–granodiorite–charnockite provenance, and somewhat more felsic composition of source area compared to
4042-762: The Pallavas and the Cholas; or between central territories and the ocean. From ancient times the old town has been a seaport. For two centuries, Cuddalore was subject to several foreign powers including the Netherlands , Portugal , France , and the British . Until 1758 Cuddalore was the capital to the South Indian territories which were under British control. Britain ruled a more significant part of South India (entire Tamil Nadu, parts of present Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka) from this fort (St. David). In
4136-510: The Viluppuram–Mayiladuthurai–Tiruchirappalli Mainline Section. The Cuddalore Port Junction has a branch to Virudhachalam Junction railway station via Neyveli , Vadalur . Cuddalore Port Junction has four platforms and one stabling line used more for handling freight trains. Tiruppadirippuliyur Cuddalore Castle , the other important railway station of Cuddalore has two platforms and is located close to
4230-505: The airport consists of three operational passenger terminals with Terminals 1 and 4 catering to domestic traffic and Terminal 2 handling international traffic. The new domestic terminal (Terminal 1) handles most domestic traffic and post the inauguration of the new integrated terminal (Terminal 2) in July 2023, international traffic moved to the new terminal and Terminal 4 was used to augment domestic traffic from November 2023. The power supply to
4324-411: The airport handled over 21 million passengers and 0.34 million tonnes of cargo. The airport offers connecting passenger flights to all six inhabited continents, and direct flights to three of them. As of 2024 , the airport has three operating passenger terminals with terminals 1 and 4 handling domestic traffic and terminal 2 handling international operations respectively. Expansion of terminal 2 replacing
4418-401: The airport is provided by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) through a 11,000 kV sub-station. The domestic terminals (Terminal 1 and 4) have three levels with the departure area on the top level with an elevated corridor, which has approach and exit ramps. The arrivals section is on the ground level, which also serves as the base for airlines and other offices with
4512-427: The airport's Phase-II of modernisation, in 2020. It was ranked in the eighth place among the most punctual airports in the world, globally, by ensuring timely takeoffs and landings to and from the airport, in 2021 by Cirium , an aviation data analytics company. In December 2015, unprecedented rainfall associated with India's North-east monsoon caused extensive flooding of the airport tarmac and runways. The airport
4606-560: The airport. The airport has 90 parking bays including 18 in-contact bays connected to the passenger terminals. The main apron (A) located to the south of the primary runway and the parallel taxiway B accommodates 33 parking bays including 11 parking bays that can accommodate wide body aircraft . Two aprons (Aprons II and III) are located between the two runways. Apron II can park 36 narrow-body aircraft and Apron III can accommodate 12 wide-body aircraft including one parking bay that can park an Airbus A380 . A remote apron (Apron I) located to
4700-593: The airport. In August 2022, the state government selected Parandur in Kanchipuram district as location for the new greenfield airport. The new greenfield airport would come up on 4,970 acres (2,010 ha) of land. The airport is situated on the Grand Southern Trunk Road (National Highway 32) with a flyover at the entrance of the airport separating traffic. Public bus transport is handled by Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) of
4794-736: The area is used for agricultural purposes, 770 ha (1,900 acres) (5.4%) is vacant land in quarries and hillocks and 810 ha (2,000 acres) (5.6%) for transport and communication. As of 2008, there were 29 notified slums, with 59,075 comprising 37.23% of the total population residing in those. As per the religious census of 2011, Cuddalore had 89.12% Hindus , 6.09% Muslims , 3.98% Christians , 0.02% Sikhs , 0.02% Buddhists , 0.27% Jains , 0.48% following other religions and 0.01% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference. Cuddalore has Three major railway stations, namely, Cuddalore Port Junction and Tiruppadirippuliyur Cuddalore Castle , Varakalpattu Cuddalore Moffusil both on
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#17327794915314888-500: The bar is reduced to about 0.91–1.22 m (3–4 ft). Other ports under construction in Cuddalore are Thiruchopuram port, Silambimangalam port, Parangipettai port (Porto Nova) and PY-03 Oil Field (operational). There are a total of more than ten schools, including both matriculation and CBSE in Cuddalore. Schools Arts & Science Colleges Engineering Colleges Polytechnic Colleges Industrial Training Institutes There are six Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in
4982-420: The basement used for luggage handling. Terminal 1 covers 67,700 m (729,000 sq ft), has seven gates, 52 check-in counters, and eight counters for e-ticketing and can handle 16 million passengers per annum. Terminal 4 which was originally built to handle international operations, covers an area of 59,300 m (638,000 sq ft) and is capable of handling 7 million passengers per annum. Both
5076-499: The beginning of civil aviation in South India. In March 1930, a discussion initiated by pilot G. Vlasto led to the founding of Madras Flying Club . Commissioned in 1930, Madras aerodrome was one of the first airports of India. On 15 October 1932, J. R. D. Tata flew a Puss Moth aircraft carrying air mail from Karachi to Bombay 's Juhu Airstrip and the flight continued to Madras piloted by aviator Nevill Vintcent marking
5170-601: The central industrial area in the town is a "global toxic hotspot." Local communities have voiced concern about industrialization and pollution. The SIPCOT chemical industry estate in Cuddalore was investigated in November 2002 by a team from the Indian People's Tribunal headed by J. Kanakaraj . The group reported "a noticeable stench of chemicals in the air". The report published in July 2003 noted that "Villages like Kudikadu, Thaikal, Eachangadu and Sonnanchavadi lie in
5264-594: The constituency is T. R. V. S. Ramesh from the DMK. The town's law and order is maintained by the Cuddalore sub division of the Tamil Nadu Police headed by a deputy superintendent (DSP). There are four police stations in the town located in NT, Thirupapuliyur, Cuddalore OT and Cuddalore Port. There are select units like prohibition enforcement, district crime, social justice and human rights, district crime records and
5358-541: The control of a Municipal Commissioner who is the executive head. The legislative powers are vested in a body of 45 members, one each from the 45 wards. The legislative body is headed by an elected Chairperson assisted by a Deputy Chairperson. Cuddalore comes under the Cuddalore assembly constituency. It elects a member to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly once every five years. From
5452-488: The early 17th century, the Dutch obtained permission from the ruler of Cuddalore to build a fort there, but political pressure from their Portuguese rivals forced them to abandon it. Later, the French and English came to Cuddalore for trade and business. The French established a settlement 16 kilometres (10 mi) up the coast at Pondicherry in 1674, followed in 1690 by Fort St. David's British colony at Cuddalore. During
5546-504: The east of the secondary runway can accommodate a further eight narrow body jets. A smaller apron (T) located towards the east end of the secondary runway has three parking bays. An apron (B) located to the east of the air cargo complex caters to cargo operations has 10 parking bays with three of them accommodating wide body aircraft. The Air traffic control tower is located at the Air Traffic Services Complex and
5640-432: The eastern continental margin of South India during the Miocene. Indian Summer Monsoon was thought to be initiated in the early Miocene and intensified during the middle Miocene causing major climatic shifts in the Indian subcontinent. In the present work, detailed mineralogical and geochemical studies on the siliciclastic Cuddalore Formation have been carried out to understand the provenance and paleoclimatic conditions during
5734-714: The end of May and June. The average temperatures range from 37 °C (99 °F) in January to 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in May and June. Summer rains are sparse and the first monsoon, the South-West monsoon , sets in June and continues till September. North-East monsoon sets in October and continues till January. The rainfall during the South-West monsoon period is much lower than that of North-East monsoon. The average rainfall
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#17327794915315828-423: The expansion of the existing terminal by 60,000 m (650,000 sq ft), replacing the existing Terminal 3. The complete new terminal building will be spread over 197,000 m (2,120,000 sq ft) and will have a handling capacity of 10 million passengers when completed. The terminal has 100 check-in counters, 11 automated tray retrieval systems, six self-bag drops and six baggage reclaim belts. It
5922-535: The first scheduled flight to land at the airport. Although the first aircraft landed in Madras airport in 1932 and commercial services were in operation, the airport was confined mostly to military operations during World War II , when it became the base of Royal Indian Air Force . In 1952, the Civil Aviation Department took over the operations of the airport. The first passenger terminal
6016-771: The grace of god. Overwhelmed, he sang the thevaram "Eendralumai enaku endhaiyumai" in praise of the lord. There is a belief/myth that by worshiping this god one single time is equal to 16 times worshiping the Shiva in Kasi, eight times in Thiruvannamalai, and three times in Chidambaram. This article related to a location in Cuddalore district , Tamil Nadu , India is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Cuddalore Cuddalore , also spelt as Kadalur ( / k ʌ d ə ˈ l ɔːr / ),
6110-590: The import facility is spread across 20,096 m (216,310 sq ft) of area. The cargo complex is equipped with Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) for efficient storage and easy retrieval of cargo and operates fully mechanised Elevated Transfer Vehicles (ETV) for faster and easier cargo loading and unloading. The complex also has temperature-controlled cold storage for perishable cargo, and secured storage rooms for high value cargo. Limitations in terms of number of flights that can be handled and congestion are concerns with respect to cargo operations at
6204-426: The integrated terminal opening in May 2023, the old terminal 3 is planned to be demolished to extend the new integrated terminal (Terminal 2). In January 2024, AAI also announced plans to construct 11 new rapid taxi-ways to improve aircraft handling. There are plans to construct a new ATC complex and an integrated cargo handling terminal to increase the capacity to 0.3 million tonnes per annum. The existing airport
6298-485: The metro station and the terminals are provided for the passengers. The concourse of the metro station is directly linked to the passenger terminals. The Tirusulam suburban train station is also integrated with the metro station and the airport. The airport was ranked in the third place as the Best Airport by Size in the category of 15–25 million passengers per annum by Airports Council International in 2017. It
6392-435: The older terminal 3 and a new satellite terminal, are under construction. There is a dedicated air cargo complex operating out of the old passenger terminal at Meenambakkam . There are two asphalt runways. The airport serves as a hub for Blue Dart Aviation , a focus city for Air India , and an operating base for IndiGo . The airport is expected to reach saturation by 2035, with a peak capacity of 40 million passengers, and
6486-410: The passenger operations were shifted to the new domestic terminal built at Tirusulam . An international terminal was added in 1989 and the old terminal building was used for air cargo. In November 1988, British Airways inaugurated scheduled services to London 's Heathrow Airport commencing services to Europe with the airline flying nonstop with Boeing 747s from April 1991. On 23 September 1999,
6580-496: The population respectively. The average literacy of the city was 78.92%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. The city had a total of 42,174 households. There were a total of 62,115 workers, comprising 561 cultivators, 1,856 main agricultural labourers, 1,464 in household industries, 48,337 other workers, 9,897 marginal workers, 139 marginal cultivators, 952 marginal agricultural labourers, 771 marginal workers in household industries and 8,035 other marginal workers. As of 2007,
6674-455: The present upper continental crust (UCC). Cuddalore experiences a tropical wet and dry climate ( As ) under the Köppen climate classification . Cuddalore witnesses heavy rainfall during the North-East monsoon. The weather is pleasant from December to February in Cuddalore, with a climate full of warm days and cool nights. The onset of summer is from March, with the mercury reaching its peak by
6768-533: The region. The Cuddalore Port operates at the confluence of the Gadilam River and the Paravanar River. The ships anchor in midstream at about 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) from the shore, where cargo is loaded and discharged through lighters. There is a bar at the mouth of the combined river, which maintains a depth of 1.5–1.8 metres (5–6 ft) at low water. During July to September, the depth over
6862-584: The siege French and British naval forces again clashed off the Cuddalore coast . The siege failed, but the fort was returned to the British in 1795. There were five different naval actions off the coast during this period, all of which were indecisive. Some Cuddalore streets retain their British names, such as Clive Street, Wellington Street, Sloper Street, Canning Street, Rope Street (Rope Street, Wellington Street, Sloper Street and Canning Street jointly known as Salangukara Village ), Lawrence Road and Imperial Road. The Cuddalore Central Prison , opened in 1865,
6956-524: The sources is stored in ten overhead tanks located in various parts of the town. During the period 2000–01, 6.065 million litres of water was supplied every day to households in the town. Sewage & Drainage About 103 tonnes of solid waste are collected from Cuddalore every day by door-to-door collection. Subsequently, the sanitary department of the Cuddalore municipality carries out the source segregation and dumping. The coverage of solid waste management had an efficiency of 100 per cent as of 2001. There
7050-587: The southern flight information region (FIR), one of the four FIRs that the Indian air space is divided into and is responsible for the air traffic services over the Chennai FIR consisting of five southern states and two southern union territories and the oceanic air space of the southern part of the Bay of Bengal and the eastern part of the Arabian Sea . The immigration services at the airport are handled by
7144-461: The state-run Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC). The airport is served by several taxi and rental car companies. In addition, ride-sharing companies Ola Cabs and Uber operate outside the terminal. The airport is served by Tirusulam railway station on the Suburban railway network . The airport metro station of the Chennai Metro connects the airport. Shuttle services between
7238-534: The temple is Thirupadiripuliyur . The temple is 0.5km from Thiruppathiripuliyur Railway Station and situated in Cuddalore. This is one of the temples that is a Paadal Petra Sthalam situated in Nadunadu. Here the name of the main deity is Padaleeswarar, and the Goddess is Periyanayaki or Arundhava nayaki. The temple plays a unique role in the history of Hindu religion, art, and architecture. Padaleeswarar Temple
7332-485: The terminal features a 1,730-kilogram Nachiarkoil lamp . The Air Cargo complex at the airport was established in 1978, with regulatory and facilitating agencies brought under one roof for faster processing/clearance of international cargo from the southern region. Following the construction of new passenger terminals at Tirusulam, the old passenger terminal at Meenambakkam serves as the air cargo complex. The Air cargo complex spread over an area of 19.6 acres (7.9 ha)
7426-436: The terminals are equipped with an in-line baggage handling system and security screening system with four departure conveyors of a length of 3,500 m (11,500 ft) and can handle 1,200 baggage pieces per hour. The terminals are designed with two sustainable gardens with wing-like roofs and glass facades. Rainwater is harvested and used to sustain the gardens. There is 9,000 m (97,000 sq ft) of space at
7520-550: The terminals, consisting of duty-free retail shops, restaurants, snack bars, and executive lounges. There have been more than 65 incidents of false ceiling collapses and breakage of glass windows reported from the terminals over the years. The new integrated terminal (Terminal 2) was planned to replace the older Terminals 2 and 3 which were situated between the Terminals 1 and 4. Part of the terminal commenced operations on 7 July 2023. The second phase of construction will involve
7614-599: The town are popular. The Pennayar River runs north of the town, while Gadilam River runs across it. Cuddalore is situated at 200 km (120 mi) from the state capital Chennai and 18 km (11 mi) from Puducherry , the neighbouring union territory. The Cuddalore Formation of the Cauvery Basin received siliciclastic detritus from inland areas of the Southern Granulite Terrain (SGT). It represented continental–fluvial sedimentation in
7708-699: The town, two of which are operated by the government. Electricity Electricity supply to Cuddalore is regulated and distributed by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB). The town and its suburbs form the Cuddalore Electricity Distribution Circle. A chief distribution engineer is stationed at the regional headquarters. Water Supply Water supply is provided to the town by the Cuddalore municipality from three sources: Pennaiyar River, borewells from Caper Hills and Thirvanthipuram. The water from
7802-483: The town. There is an airport finished its construction and waiting for the opening in Neyveli , which is nearly 30 km (19 mi) from Cuddalore. Daily flights to Chennai is going to be operated by Air Odisha . The town is served by Cuddalore Port, a minor port. This port mainly handles cargo and is in close vicinity to Cuddalore Port Junction . Being a coastal town, historically, Cuddalore's primary industry
7896-445: The town: 275 sodium lamps, 201 mercury vapour lamps and 4,041 tube lights. The municipality operates five markets, namely, Aringar Anna Daily Market at Manjakuppam, Banbari Daily Market at Thirupapuliyur, Bakthavachalam Daily Market at Cuddalore OT, Pudupalayam Daily Market at Pudupalayam and Devanampattinam Daily Market at Devanampattinam, that cater to the needs of the town and the surrounding rural areas. The Cuddalore municipality
7990-488: Was fishing . Although Cuddalore was once a port town, the shipping trade has now moved to larger centres. Cuddalore also hosts the heavy chemical, pharmacological and energy industries in SIPCOT, an industrial estate set up by the state government. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) planned to commence power plants around the town. The industrial development in Cuddalore's recent past has resulted in extreme pollution. SIPCOT ,
8084-680: Was awarded as the Best Tourist Friendly Airport by Tamil Nadu Tourism from the Ministry of Tourism two consecutive times, in 2016 and 2018. It was awarded the Gold Award by the survey of RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for ensuring proper hygienic conditions and safety from accidents and incidents, as well as the Sword of Honour by the British Safety Council for ensuring safety and security, both for
8178-399: Was built in 1954 on the northeastern side of Meenambakkam , and the airport operated as a customs airport with limited international services. In 1972, the airport came under the purview Airports Authority of India (AAI). An Air cargo complex was commissioned on 1 February 1978, which was the second gateway air cargo terminal in the country after the one at Kolkata airport . In 1985,
8272-485: Was closed for a week to all traffic from 1 to 6 December. About 1,500 passengers and 2,000 airport workers were evacuated as water entered terminal buildings and 30–35 aircraft were stranded on the apron. Military authorities permitted the use of Naval Air Station INS Rajali in Arakkonam , 70 km (43 mi) west of central Chennai and Tambaram Air Force Station 20 km (12 mi) south as relief airports for
8366-465: Was completed in December 2021 and opened in 2022. In addition, a 250,000 sq ft (23,000 m ) mall named Aerohub was built. The mall has a 238,100 sq ft (22,120 m ) cinema multiplex and a 35,678 sq ft (3,314.6 m ) 59-key transit hotel facility. In 2008, a 6,503 m (70,000 sq ft) maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hangar was established at
8460-413: Was devastated. Fort St. David survived without damage. On 30 December 2011, Cyclone Thane caused widespread damage to crops and buildings. Cuddalore is located at 11°45′N 79°45′E / 11.75°N 79.75°E / 11.75; 79.75. It has an average elevation of 6 m (20 ft). The land is completely flat with large black and alluvial soil inland and coarse sand near the seashore. The sandstone deposits in
8554-468: Was established in 1866 during British times as a revenue village. It was promoted to a selection-grade municipal municipality in 1991 and special grade in 2008. The municipality has 45 wards, and there is an elected councillor for each of those wards. The municipality's functions are devolved into six departments: general administration/personnel, Engineering, Revenue, Public Health, city planning and Information Technology (IT). All these departments are under
8648-528: Was installed on runway 07/25 in 2017. As the airport is not equipped with a CAT-III landing system, which will enable operations in poor visibility conditions, disruptions in flight operations happen in poor weather conditions. In 2012, AAI acquired additional land to install new landing lights and upgrade the ILS. The secondary runway (12/30) was closed in 2009 to extend it over the Adyar River by means of
8742-476: Was one of the affected towns, with 572 casualties. Apart from fishing and port-related industries, Cuddalore houses chemical, pharmacological and energy industries in SIPCOT , an industrial estate set up by the state government . The city is administered by municipal corporation covering 101.6 km . It had a population of 308,781 in 2011. Cuddalore is a part of the Cuddalore legislative assembly constituency ,
8836-563: Was ruled by various dynasties like Pandyas , Vijayanagar Empire , Madurai Nayaks , Thanjavur Nayaks , Thanjavur Marathas , Tipu Sultan , French and the British Empire . Cuddalore was the scene of the Seven Years' War and the Battle of Cuddalore in 1758 between the French and British. It has been a part of independent India since 1947. During the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake , and the subsequent tsunamis generated, Cuddalore
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