Located in the southern part of the city, Vandalur serves as a southern gateway to Chennai. The area is popular for the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, which houses some rare species of animals as well as wild flora and fauna.
Did You Know?
Vandalur is part of Asia’s longest monorail corridor. In the second phase of the corridor, monorail work from Vandalur to Puzhal would be taken up.
Commute
Vandalur is situated on the prime junction of the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, connecting the Grand Southern Trunk Road with Old Mamallapuram Road. The Outer Ring Road of Chennai also passes by Vandalur Junction, making all the major areas of the city easily accessible.
Chennai MTC buses and private vehicles are also readily available here. There is also a proposed 65-acre terminus for south-bound buses.
Lifestyle
Living in Vandalur comes as a complete package. Due to its strategic location and developed infrastructure, it is primarily preferred by the families.
Eating Out
The area has a lot of chain restaurants like Sangeeta, Arul, and Dindigul on the Theni Highway.
Top Projects
Schools/Educational Institutions
- Willy’s Integrated High School
- Crescent School
- Shalom Matriculation higher secondary school
- Crescent School of Computer Science and Technology
- School of Mechanical Sciences
Hospitals
- Tagore Medical hospital
- Kasthuri Hospital
- Deepam Hospital
- Sayee Speciality Hospital
The Real Estate Market
Since Vandalur enjoys good connectivity to GST and OMR, the accessibility to IT companies and industries is convenient. With several educational institutions in the area, the demand for houses has gone up over the years.
At present, the property values are in the range of Rs 3,200-4,700 per sq. ft.
What to Expect
Robust social infrastructure has been one of the primary reasons for Vandalur’s rapid development. With the first phase of Monorail connecting Vandalur to Velachery, a 30-acre bus terminal, and the second phase of Outer Ring Road, the real estate scenario along the stretch is all set to change.