of Kanchipuram Thiruvallur . and Chingleput derives its name because of water body that surrounds it containing 'red lillies' ('Chen'gazhu-neer-pattu in Tamil or Chengaluva-peta in Telugu ). Education There are number of educational institutes located in Chingleput. Chengalpattu Medical College Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technlogy Ambedkar Law College Government