From being branded as the outskirts of northern Chennai to one of the most developing localities, Perambur’s metamorphosis has been nothing short of remarkable. It is 4km from Chennai Central station. The locality serves as a vital link between the northern mofussils of Chennai to the rest of the Greater Chennai. It is surrounded by developed localities like Anna Nagar, Padi, Kolathur, Madhavaram, Tondiarpet, Washermanpet, and Lakshmipuram.
Did You Know?
This place was earlier known for its lush bamboo forest. Perambur is also a major railway hub and is the second oldest railway station after Royapuram railway station.
Commute
Perambur Main Road, Madhavaram High Road, and Paper Mills Road are some of the prominent roads that run through this area. The locality boasts of excellent railway connectivity with three railway stations, namely Perambur Carriage Works, Perambur, and Perambur Loco Works. The Chennai International Airport is 22km away, which can be easily reached via National Highway 45.
Lifestyle
Bascon Futura SV IT Park, Ambit IT Park, One Indiabulls Park, and Prince Info Park are some of the popular employment hubs near Perambur. The area also houses necessary facilities including banks, quality hospitals, ATM’s, markets, parks, and theatres. Some of the popular malls include New Saravana Stores and Spectrum Mall. It also has multiplex S2 Cinemas, which have five screens. Shanmuga Theatre is the oldest movie theatre and is popular among movie buffs.
Eating Out
Perambur has a lot of options for eating out. From multiple vegetarian options such as Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant, Murugan Idli Shop, and Adyar Ananda Bhavan to non-vegetarian options like Anjappar and Dindigul Thalappakatti – the locality has it all.
Top Projects
Schools/Educational Institutions
- Don Bosco High Secondary School
- Sacred Heart’s Nursery and Primary School
- St. Thomas Primary School
- VOC Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- KRM Public School
Hospitals
- Aishwarya Hospital
- Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital
- Aruldoos Hospital
- Jupiter Surgical Specialty Care
- Iyapa Diabetes Hospital
The Real Estate Market
Perambur offers a mix of residential and commercial options. In terms of property type, you can find apartments, builder floors, plots, and villas. From new launch to under-construction to ready-to-occupy, there are ample options available in the locality. The ongoing property rates are in the range of Rs 5,400-7,800 per sq. ft.
What to Expect
The Phase II of Chennai Metro Rail project will extend till Perambur, which will further improve the connectivity quotient of the area. Whether you are looking for end-use or investment, the area can undoubtedly be seen as a potential destination.