Katpadi, Vellore

Name: Katpadi
Address: Vellore, India

#23 among attractions in Vellore

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Katpadi is a locality in Vellore, at the northern part of Vellore city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its railway is located on the gauge line between Chennai-Bangalore and Villupuram-Tirupati. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°58'48"N, 79°7'48"E

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Katpadi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vellore Fort, St. John's Church, Jalakandeswarar Temple, Christian Medical College Vellore.

4.1 miS
Forts and castles
Vellore Fort, Vellore
106 min walk • Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India built by Vijayanagara kings. The fort was at one time the headquarters of the Aravidu Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. The fort is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry.
4.1 miS
Church
St. John's Church, Vellore
106 min walk • St. John’s Church is located inside the Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu State, India. The Church was raised in 1846 by the Government of Madras for the officers and men of the East India Company military station. The church is called after St. John the Evangelist.
4 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Memorial
Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore
102 min walk • Jalakandeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located in the Vellore Fort, in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
3.8 miS
Universities and schools
Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore
98 min walk • Christian Medical College, Vellore, widely known as CMC, Vellore, is a private, Christian community-run medical school, hospital and research institute. This Institute includes a network of primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals in and around Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
4.6 miW
Neighbourhood
Dharapadavedu, Vellore
118 min walk • Dharapadavedu is a locality and zone headquarters in Vellore Municipal Corporation in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Vellore-Katpadi Railway junction is located here. It is also a part of Katpadi locality. But Vellore corporation zonal office is located here.
4.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Konavattam, Vellore
106 min walk • Konavattam is a part of Vellore Municipal Corporation, located at the western end of the city. Konal in Tamil means the zig zag; Vattam means the circle. Hence the original name of the place seems the zig zag circle. Its in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
2.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Kangeyanallur, Vellore
64 min walk • Kangeyanallur is a small locality in Vellore city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the bank of Palar River and is very close to the Andhra Pradesh.
3.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Shenbakkam, Vellore
100 min walk • Shenbakkam is a small locality adjoining with Konavattam locality and also zone-4 headquarters of Vellore Municipal Corporation in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Famous Swayambu Vinayagar Temple is located here.
3.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Thorapadi, Vellore
88 min walk • Thorapadi is a part of Vellore Corporation. It is a prominent area in the city of Vellore. Thorapadi is well known for its Vellore Central Prison, Academy of Prisons and Correctional Administration, Warder's Training Institute, Women's Jail, Christian Medical College, Parade Grounds and Thanthai Periyar Govt.
2 miE
Universities and schools
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
52 min walk • Vellore Institute of Technology is a private deemed university located in Vellore, India. Founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by G.
6.4 miNE
Universities and schools
Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore
163 min walk • Thiruvalluvar University is a public state University in the city of Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu, under the Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002.

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Katpadi Junction (21 min walk)