Chathiram Bus Station, Tiruchirappalli

Chathiram Bus Stand
சத்திரம் பேருந்து நிலையம்
General information
LocationChintamani, Tiruchirappalli
Tamil Nadu. PIN – 620 002.
India
Coordinates10°49′53″N 78°41′36″E / 10.83139°N 78.69333°E / 10.83139; 78.69333
Owned byTiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation
Operated byDepartment of Transport (Tamil Nadu)
Platforms8
Construction
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleDisabled access
History
Opened1979; 45 years ago (1979)[1]
Passengers
50,000 / Per day[2]

Chathiram Bus Stand, Tiruchirappalli, old name Chinnaiya Pillai Chathiram also popularly known Chathiram Perundu Nilayam or Chathiram Bus Stand, is one of the bus termini of Trichy, other being the Central Bus Stand.[3] The terminus is located in a land of 2.05 acres (0.83 ha) near Chintamani, adjacent to St. Joseph's College.[4]

Chinnaiya Pillai Chathiram (Choultry) Choultry is a resting place, an inn or caravansary for travelers, pilgrims or visitors to a site. Non-profit organization is involved in a variety of projects and undertakings, the aim of which was physical, social and spiritual upliftment of all. To sustain these endeavors, the most fundamental aspect is food. At the Chinnaiya Pillai Chaitram, Annadanam, the sacred offered of food during that time, to Sanyasis, volunteers, Bramhacharis, students and all daily visitors.

  1. ^ S. Ganesan (20 August 2009). "Bus stand to get roof". The Hindu. Tiruchi. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference CPC was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ R. Gokul (12 July 2013). "Chatram bus stand vendors up in arms against midnight closure of shops". The Times of India. Tiruchi. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Location of the Bus Station" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 30 January 2014.