Government MTC Buses and private buses which go to and from cities like Kanchipuram, Vellore, and Tirupati can be seen frequently along this route. Town of Mahabalipuram lies 29 km away from Chengalpattu and is connected through SH58. Education Various educational institutions are in Chengalpattu like schools, engineering colleges, Dental, Medical colleges and Arts/Science colleges. Arts and Science Rajeswari Vedachalam Government Arts College Vidyasagar Women's College Law Government Law College, Chengalpattu Medical Chengalpet Government Medical College Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Science National Institute for Empowerment Of Persons with Multiple Disabilities(Govt Of India - Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment) Dental Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Science Nursing Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Nursing School of Nursing, Chengalpattu Government Hospital Government college of Nursing Schools Beautician Academy Naturals Training Academy Notable persons O. V. Alagesan, Member of first Constituent Assembly of India, born in Chengalpattu Waheeda Rehman, Indian actress born in Chengalpattu Nassar, Indian film actor, director and producer, born in Chengalpattu General Krishnaswamy Sundarji, the Chief of the Army Staff (India) from 1986 to 1988, born in Chengalpattu. References External links Chengalpattu District, Government of Tamilnadu. Cities and towns in Chengalpattu district