Arakkonam is one of the oldest localities in Chennai. It is known for its esteemed Indian Railways Engineering Workshop, which employs a large number of workforces in different capacities. Also, prestigious companies like MRF, Ultratech Cement, Ramco Industries have their factories here. These employment hubs have contributed significantly to the housing demand in the locality.
Did You Know?
Most of the official buildings in Arakkonam were built during the British era. There’s an underpass made by lime mortar and stones that connect Arakkonam and Kanchipuram beneath the railway track and is known to be one of the oldest structures. Fascinating, right?
Commute
Being a critical railway junction, trains to Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Tirupati, Mangalore, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram are easily accessible from here. The suburban electric train to Chennai also commutes from Arakkonam. It is also well-connected with Chennai via roadways.
Lifestyle
The civic amenities here are at par with Chennai’s other suburbs, thereby offering an exceptional lifestyle to the dwellers. Further, Arakkonam is all set to be included within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, which will also improve the area’s infrastructure.
Eating Out
Arakkonam is known to have some good places to hang out. From fast food joints to bakeries to cafes – there is everything in the vicinity.
Top Projects
Schools/Educational Institutions
- Navy Children School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Bharathidasanar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Parampara Academy School
- Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Hospitals
- Railway Hospital
- Velu Hospital
- ESIC Hospital
- Dr M Vijayaraghavan Memorial Hospital
The Real Estate Market
Being in its nascent stage of development, there is ample land availability in Arakkonam. And that too at affordable rates. While you can find all property types in the locality, plots dominate the spectrum. At present, the property rates are in the range of Rs 900-1,925 per sq. ft.
What to Expect
Due to ample land availability, the locality might see a surge in new developments in the coming years. With the inclusion of Arakkonam within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, infrastructure will also get a significant boost. All this is expected to bode well for the real estate market in the locality.
