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Mylapore taluk is a special area, like a sub-district, located within the big city of Chennai in the Tamil Nadu state of India. It's an important part of how the city is organized.

What is Mylapore Taluk?

A taluk is a type of administrative division in India. Think of it like a county or a borough within a larger city or district. Mylapore taluk helps the local government manage services and records for the people living there. It's one of the many taluks that make up the Chennai district.

When Was Mylapore Taluk Formed?

Mylapore taluk was created quite recently, in December 2013. Before that, the areas it covers were part of other taluks. The government decided to create new taluks to make it easier to manage the growing city of Chennai. This change helped local officials serve the community better.

Which Areas Does Mylapore Taluk Cover?

This taluk includes several well-known neighborhoods within Chennai. These areas are:

  • Chintadripet
  • Mylapore
  • Triplicane

These neighborhoods are important parts of Chennai, each with its own history and character. Mylapore, for example, is famous for its temples and cultural heritage.

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