Madras Central Prison
Former prison in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Chennai Central Prison?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Madras Central Prison was one of the oldest prisons in India. It was located in Chennai (formerly Madras) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It became operational during the British Raj period. Its prisoners were moved to the newly constructed Puzhal Central Prison starting in 2006, with the 172 year old prison being demolished in June 2009.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
---|---|
Coordinates | 13.07974°N 80.272915°E / 13.07974; 80.272915 |
Status | Demolished |
Opened | 1837 |
Closed | 2009 |
Close