Location & General Info
Vellore is located in the northern end of
Tamil Nadu, South India. Covering a geographical area
of 6077 sq.Km, Vellore has a rich history and a lot of
places to visit.
Vellore
is the headquarters of Vellore District, and is well
connected to the nearby stated (Karnataka ans Andhra
pradesh), and other well known Indian cities such as
Chennai and Bangalore.
Vellore is surrounded by hills, mainly rocky,
contributing to the rather warm climate of the city.
Vellore is most often the hottest city in the state.
Vellore is 130km from Chennai and 230km from
Bangalore, and is accessible by road and rail, and
even by helicopter for those who prefer air travel!
Education &
Healthcare
Vellore is home to some of India's top educational
institutes, such as the Christian Medical College and
the Vellore Institute of Technology, and the Voorhees
College. Apart from these, many more colleges have
come up in recent years, shaping Vellore into a center
for education.
In healthcare, Vellore is on the global map of
excellence. The Christian medical College Hospital is
one of the most advanced hospitals in the country,
with a keen emphasis on education. Though the
appearance of the hospital might not be as posh as
some of the newer ones, the facilities available and
the competency of the physicians is certainly among
the best worldwide. The hospital caters to over
100,000 out-patients in a month! Many other hospitals
and nursing homes also have found their place in
Vellore.
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