Konavattam, Vellore

#12 among attractions in Vellore

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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. For the city of Vellore, Konavattam is the gateway to NH-46 highway. This area houses major automobiles dealerships and is close to the idle Vellore airport at Abdullapuram. It has 2 depots of tnstc-vpm. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°55'23"N, 79°6'41"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Vellore Fort, St. John's Church, Jalakandeswarar Temple, Shenbakkam.

1.2 miE
Forts and castles
Vellore Fort, Vellore
30 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.
1.1 miE
Church
St. John's Church, Vellore
29 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.
1.2 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Memorial
Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore
31 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.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Shenbakkam, Vellore
15 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.