Kailasapuram is a township located 13 km (8 mi) from Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu, India. It contains the manufacturing and housing of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) as part of BHEL's 3,000-acre (12 km2) Tiruchirapalli Complex.[1]

Kailasapuram
Bhel Township Trichy
Kailasapuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Kailasapuram
Kailasapuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°46′45″N 78°47′45″E / 10.779222°N 78.795748°E / 10.779222; 78.795748
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTiruchirapalli
Founded byKamaraj (Politician)
Government
 • TypePublic sector
Languages
 • OfficialTamil, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
620014
Websitewww.bheltry.co.in

The township is maintained by civil township department of the company that covers nearly 2500 quarters.

Location

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Kailasapuram is about 5 km (3 mi) from Grand Anaicut also known as "Kallanai", which is one of the oldest man made dams in the world, on the river Cauvery.Kailasapuram has its own waterworks in a place called Vengur close to the Kaveri river.

Facilities

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Housing

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It is broadly divided into sectors namely A, B, C, D, E, Nehru Nagar, R, PH and K. The PH, Nehru nagar and K are a little away from Kailasapuram and is called Kamarajapuram. There are major shopping centers in A, C, B and K sectors. The quarters are also divided into Type 2,3,4,5,6 and the Executive Directors Bungalow.

Roads

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There are 2 major 4-lane roads in Kailaspuram. The rest of kailasapuram is connected by 2 lane roads.

Shopping

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Shopping centers are available in B, C, E, K and A sectors.

Stadium

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Kailasapuram has a huge stadium called the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium where the 1989 Ranji Trophy matches were held. A vivid sports culture is established through the stadium. Parade function is organised every year on 26 January and 15 August with full enthusiasm. All schools under BHEL trichy unit and security force of BHEL take part in it. The ED of the unit, gives speeches to the audience including company's highlights with present and future plans associated.

Education

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The leading schools in the area are:

Kailasapuram also houses the Bharathidasan Institute of Management.

Transport

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Kailasapuram is easily accessible by road, rail and air situated just 14 km (9 mi) from the centre of Tiruchirapalli City on the Tiruchi-Thanjavur highway and a short distance from the Tiruverumbur railway station, the township is well connected by road and rail. Tiruchirapalli also has an airport catering to both domestic and international flights.

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A Tamil film starring actor comedian Vivek and actress Chaya Singh in the lead was filmed in the location

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