Doveton (Tamil: டவுட்டன்), is a neighbourhood in Purasawalkam and Vepery, and is a shopping district in Central Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is the unofficial name of the neighbourhood in Purasawalkam. The area of Doveton acquired its name after Capt. John Doveton, who served as a captain commandant of the Seventh Regiment of Infantry.Capt.John Doveton is the Founder of the Doveton Group of Schools situated at no 1,Ritherdon Road, Vepery . The name Doveton originated by the presence of the Doveton group of schools in the area.
Doveton
டவுட்டன் | |
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Neighbourhood | |
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| Coordinates: 13°05′13″N 80°15′31″E / 13.08699°N 80.25859°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600007 |
| Telephone code | 044 |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| City | Chennai |
| Civic agency | Greater Chennai Corporation |
The Doveton clock tower is a prominent landmark and is located at the 5 road junction called Doveton Signal.
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