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Perambur is a locality in the northern region of the metropolitan city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state, India. Before British rule this place was widely regarded as a place which used to be a bamboo forest, around the Huzur Gardens area, which currently houses the Simpsons Pvt. Ltd. In Tamil, Perambu means bamboo and Ur means city or place. It is located 4 km from Chennai Central station.
This area was annexed to Chennai in 1742 AD.
Perambur is mix of commercial and residential establishments. Madhavaram High Road is one of the busiest streets in Perambur. It is famous for its jewelry and pharmacies. It also features a busy grocery market.
Perambur is the legislative assembly, that includes the city, Perambur. This seat is reserved for Schedule Caste. Perambur (SC) assembly constituency was part of Chennai North (Lok Sabha constituency).