Located in the central part of the city, Mylapore is one of the older neighbourhoods in Chennai. It is also called Thirumayilai. It is also regarded as the cultural hub of the city as it is the home of music sabhas (cultural organizations) and musicians. Mylapore is also known for the famous church the Santhome Basilica; and the Kapaleeshwara temple.
Did You Know?
In earlier times, the locality had an old port from where trading of goods was conducted.
Commute
Nestled between Triplicane and Teynampet in the West and Royapettah to the North, Mylapore boasts of seamless connectivity to other parts of the city. RK Mutt Road, Anna Salai Mount Road, and Dr Shivaji Ganesan Road are some of the roads that pass through the locality. It also enjoys rail connectivity via Thirumayilai Railway Station, on the Mass Rapid Transit System network.
Lifestyle
Due to robust social and physical infrastructure, the housing demand in Mylapore is always high. Proximity to employment hubs like Bascon IT Park, Madras Stock Exchange, and Khadar Nawaz Khan Road makes it a preferred choice for professionals working here. Apart from good education and healthcare facilities, the locality also has places of cultural importance.
Eating Out
In addition to fine-dining restaurants, Mylapore has some great places to dine in. These include VB Heritage, Rayar’s Mess, Kabul, and Royalasthan.
Top Projects
Schools/Educational institutions
- PS Senior secondary school
- Vidya Mandir senior secondary school
- MCTM International school
Hospitals
- Apollo Hospital
- Fortis Mallar hospital
- CSI Kalyani hospital
The Real Estate Market
From old independent houses to multistorey apartments, Mylapore has it all. Being centrally located, properties here command a premium. The ongoing property rates are in the range of Rs 9,700-17,000 per sq. ft.
What to Expect
Over the last few years, Mylapore has recorded growth on the both commercial and residential front. To cash on the high demand, several leading developers have already launched their projects here. With metro rail planned, the property values are expected to rise further in the future.
