Royapuram, Residential neighborhood in Chennai, India
The northern district incorporates the Royapuram Fishing Harbor, where numerous boats dock daily to supply fresh seafood to local markets and establishments.
The area gained prominence in 1856 with the construction of South India's first railway station, which remains the oldest functioning railway station in the Indian subcontinent.
Local families maintain traditional fishing practices passed through generations, with daily catches bringing together merchants and residents at the harbor market.
Multiple bus routes connect Royapuram to central Chennai, while the railway station provides direct access to major destinations across Tamil Nadu state.
The neighborhood contains the original St. Peter's Church, from which its name derives - Royappa being the Tamil designation for St. Peter.
Location: Chennai
GPS coordinates: 13.11462,80.29403
Latest update: October 24, 2025 21:51
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