Vandalur
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Vandalur is a census town
in Kancheepuram district in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park
, located here houses some rare species of wild flora and fauna and is famous throughout India.
It is the location of B. S. Abdur Rahman University
, which is among the top-ranking self-financing engineering colleges of the country.
, Vandalur had a population of 13,311. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Vandalur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 72%. In Vandalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
is located in Vandalur, Chennai. This Zoo is also known as Vandalur Zoo. Located about 30 km from Chennai City. The Park was the first public zoo in India. Vandalur Zoo is originally created in 1855 near Park Town, Chennai City. Later in 1875, this zoo had expanded and moved out of the city. In 1979, the Tamilnadu Forest department moved this zoo to Vandalur reserve forest, which is occupied about 1300 acres. This zoo was inaugurated in year 1985 and it's one of the largest in South Asia. There are totally 81 enclosures. More than 170 species of mammals, aviaries and reptiles are exhibited in the zoo. The zoo is open from 9.00am to 8.00pm all days, except Tuesdays.
and entry is restricted. Trekking to the hilltop would provide a beautiful view of Bay of Bengal
. Tamilnadu Forest department has a sapling center under the foothill of Vandalur hill.
and currently has several housing projects running. Some of the more important ones are GST on GST and KNR Abirami Webster Village.
Chennai Monorail Project
Bids had been called for Chennai Monorail
Phase-I Corridor routes.
Route: Vandalur - Tambaram
- MEPZ - Pallavaram
- Pammal - Kundrathur - Mangadu - Karayanchavadi - Melpakkam - Paruthipattu - Avadi
- Thirumullaivoyal - Ambattur O.T. - Pudur - Surapet - Puzhal
Route: Vandalur - Perungalathur
- Irumbuliyur - Tambaram East - Sembakkam - Gowrivakkam - Medavakkam
- Pallikaranai
- Narayanapuram - Velachery
Passport Seva Kendra is coming up at Tambaram
to address the growing list of passport applicants.
Vandalur residents will be benefited due to its close proximity to Tambaram.
Shopping Mall (Under Construction): Gold Souk Grande Mall (located next to Crescent Engineering College) will be operational by first quarter of 2012 http://www.indiaretailing.com/news.aspx?topic=1&Id=6186. Spread in the total built up area of 8,00,000 sq. ft., the mall will have five floors with gross leasable area of 6,00,000 sq ft dedicated to hypermarket, anchors, vanilla brands, multiplex, food court, QSR and Ramada Hotel.
Hospital at Vandalur (Proposed): Actor Rajinikanth is going to construct a hospital for which land has been acquired near Vandalur. http://movies.sulekha.com/stargallery/rajnikanth/news/rajini-to-build-hospital-near-vandalur.htm
Covai Property Centre (India) Pvt. Ltd. has launched Serene Adinath, a senior speciality apartment project, at Vandalur.
http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article2538040.ece
Vijay Shanthi Builders has launched a residential project at a cost of Rs.120 crore. This new project is christened Boulevard and will come up at Kandigai at Melakottaiyur (Vandalur-Kelambakkam road).
http://www.thehindu.com/business/article2589292.ece
The guideline value of land has been revised throughout the state and the current guideline value of GST Road, Vandalur is 3000 per sq. ft. For Balaji Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, Ganapathy Nagar, Singara Thotham, Valmiki Street it is 2000 /sq. ft.
For Kurinji Nagar, Senthil Nagar, Pillayar Koil Street, Cauvery Nagar it's 1250 /sq. ft.
The guideline values of remaining areas of Vandalur could be checked here (http://www.tnreginet.net/DraftGuideline2011/gvaluemainpage2011.asp
Follow this link - Click here to view Guideline value for Categorywise->Guduvancheri->Vandalur)
and is adjacent to the suburbs of Urapakkam
, Perungalathur
, Mudichur, Padappai
. This location seems to be a quickly developing residential spot due to its close proximity to Tambaram
(approx 5 km), Mahindra Word City http://www.mahindraworldcity.com/(approx 24 km), Shriram IT Gateway (approx 1.5 km), Estancia IT SEZ (approx 10 km), MEPZ (Madras Export Processing Zone) and Automobile hub 'Oragadam
' (approx 17 km).
Vandalur - Kelambakkam Road
Vandalur forms the junction of the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Connecting the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) with Old Mamallapuram Road (OMR). The major advantage of this road is the connectivity it offers to two of the most important highways (GST Road and OMR) in Chennai
Outer Ring Road: Vandalur - Minjur (Under Construction)
The Outer Ring Road is a major transport corridor being developed along the periphery of Chennai Metropolitan Area by the CMDA. It is 62.3 km long connecting NH 45 (GST Road) at Vandalur, NH 4 (GWT Road) at Nazarathpet, NH 205 (CTH Road) at Nemilicherry(Thiruninravur), NH 5 (GNT Road) at Nallur and TPP road at Minjur. The key objective of the project is to allow heavy vehicles transit from outside the city, minimising traffic congestion within the city.
Some MTC bus Services from Vandalur Zoo are
Other MTC buses passing through Vandalur are:
Monorail Project (Proposed)
A crisscrossing network of four monorail corridors, running to a total length of 111 km, is being planned by the State government
.
Census town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...
in Kancheepuram district in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park , also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, India, about from the city centre and from Chennai Airport on GST Road. The zoo is contiguous with the Guindy National Park. Founded in 1855,...
, located here houses some rare species of wild flora and fauna and is famous throughout India.
It is the location of B. S. Abdur Rahman University
B. S. Abdur Rahman University
B. S. Abdur Rahman University is a private university from the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Previously functioning under Madras University and Anna University as B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, the institute gained deemed status in 2008–09, and was renamed B. S. Abdur Rahman...
, which is among the top-ranking self-financing engineering colleges of the country.
Geography
Vandalur is located at 12.89°N 80.08°E. It has an average elevation of 50 metres (164 feet).Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Vandalur had a population of 13,311. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Vandalur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 72%. In Vandalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Arignar Anna Zoological ParkArignar Anna Zoological Park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park , also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, India, about from the city centre and from Chennai Airport on GST Road. The zoo is contiguous with the Guindy National Park. Founded in 1855,...
is located in Vandalur, Chennai. This Zoo is also known as Vandalur Zoo. Located about 30 km from Chennai City. The Park was the first public zoo in India. Vandalur Zoo is originally created in 1855 near Park Town, Chennai City. Later in 1875, this zoo had expanded and moved out of the city. In 1979, the Tamilnadu Forest department moved this zoo to Vandalur reserve forest, which is occupied about 1300 acres. This zoo was inaugurated in year 1985 and it's one of the largest in South Asia. There are totally 81 enclosures. More than 170 species of mammals, aviaries and reptiles are exhibited in the zoo. The zoo is open from 9.00am to 8.00pm all days, except Tuesdays.
Vandalur Hill
Vandalur hill is part of a Arignar Anna Zoological ParkArignar Anna Zoological Park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park , also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, India, about from the city centre and from Chennai Airport on GST Road. The zoo is contiguous with the Guindy National Park. Founded in 1855,...
and entry is restricted. Trekking to the hilltop would provide a beautiful view of Bay of Bengal
Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal , the largest bay in the world, forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean. It resembles a triangle in shape, and is bordered mostly by the Eastern Coast of India, southern coast of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the west and Burma and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the...
. Tamilnadu Forest department has a sapling center under the foothill of Vandalur hill.
Recent Events
Vandalur is one of the fastly developing suburbs of South ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
and currently has several housing projects running. Some of the more important ones are GST on GST and KNR Abirami Webster Village.
Chennai Monorail Project
Bids had been called for Chennai Monorail
Chennai Monorail
- History :The Tamil Nadu Government invited bids for the over-ambitious 'Elevated Monorail Mass Rapid Transit System' monorail project covering over 300 km to be implemented at a single phase in February 2006...
Phase-I Corridor routes.
- Corridor I - Vandalur to Puzhal via Avadi (54 km)
Route: Vandalur - Tambaram
Tambaram
Tambaram is a suburb of Chennai situated 27 km south of the city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is an urban node. Tambaram is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the busy Chennai–Trichy national highway. The highway and the railway line from Chennai Egmore to...
- MEPZ - Pallavaram
Pallavaram
Pallavapuram Municipality was constituted as a III Grade Municipality on 17.01.1970 vide G.o.No. 55 R.D. & L.A. Department dated 12.01.1970, by Combining the following Town Panchayats and Panchayats.* Zamin Pallavaram Town Panchayat* Issa Pallavaram Town Panchayat...
- Pammal - Kundrathur - Mangadu - Karayanchavadi - Melpakkam - Paruthipattu - Avadi
Avadi
Avadi is a suburb of chennai and a municipality in Thiruvallur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Avadi is an acronym for "Armoured Vehicles and Ammunition Depot of India". Situated about 23 km north west of Chennai, it is surrounded by major defence establishments.-Geography:Avadi...
- Thirumullaivoyal - Ambattur O.T. - Pudur - Surapet - Puzhal
Puzhal
Puzhal is a town in Thiruvallur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is well known for Puzhal central prison.Puzhal is located on the banks of Red Hills Lake.-Demographics:...
- Corridor II - Vandalur to Velachery via Tambaram East (23 km)
Route: Vandalur - Perungalathur
Perungalathur
Perungalathur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is around 3 km from Tambaram. And it is at an equal distance from Chennai City and the Chengelpet Town.-Demographics:...
- Irumbuliyur - Tambaram East - Sembakkam - Gowrivakkam - Medavakkam
Medavakkam
Medavakkam is one among the southern suburbs of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It is a residential municipality close to the Chennai Airport and is adjacent to the suburbs of Sholinganallur, Madipakkam, Selaiyur, Keelkattalai, Velachery and Tambaram and it is center place to the...
- Pallikaranai
Pallikaranai
Pallikaranai is a town in Tambaram Taluk of Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is now one of the Chennai prime suburbs.-Demographics:...
- Narayanapuram - Velachery
Velachery
-Geography:Velachery has mostly areas of hard rock, and a big marshland in the southern region of the area. It is said that this marshland was once a natural bird sanctuary. But nowadays, due to encroachment and rapid real estate development, the sanctuary has disappeared. Even today there is a big...
Passport Seva Kendra is coming up at Tambaram
Tambaram
Tambaram is a suburb of Chennai situated 27 km south of the city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is an urban node. Tambaram is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the busy Chennai–Trichy national highway. The highway and the railway line from Chennai Egmore to...
to address the growing list of passport applicants.
Vandalur residents will be benefited due to its close proximity to Tambaram.
Shopping Mall (Under Construction): Gold Souk Grande Mall (located next to Crescent Engineering College) will be operational by first quarter of 2012 http://www.indiaretailing.com/news.aspx?topic=1&Id=6186. Spread in the total built up area of 8,00,000 sq. ft., the mall will have five floors with gross leasable area of 6,00,000 sq ft dedicated to hypermarket, anchors, vanilla brands, multiplex, food court, QSR and Ramada Hotel.
Hospital at Vandalur (Proposed): Actor Rajinikanth is going to construct a hospital for which land has been acquired near Vandalur. http://movies.sulekha.com/stargallery/rajnikanth/news/rajini-to-build-hospital-near-vandalur.htm
Covai Property Centre (India) Pvt. Ltd. has launched Serene Adinath, a senior speciality apartment project, at Vandalur.
http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article2538040.ece
Vijay Shanthi Builders has launched a residential project at a cost of Rs.120 crore. This new project is christened Boulevard and will come up at Kandigai at Melakottaiyur (Vandalur-Kelambakkam road).
http://www.thehindu.com/business/article2589292.ece
The guideline value of land has been revised throughout the state and the current guideline value of GST Road, Vandalur is 3000 per sq. ft. For Balaji Nagar, Ezhil Nagar, Ganapathy Nagar, Singara Thotham, Valmiki Street it is 2000 /sq. ft.
For Kurinji Nagar, Senthil Nagar, Pillayar Koil Street, Cauvery Nagar it's 1250 /sq. ft.
The guideline values of remaining areas of Vandalur could be checked here (http://www.tnreginet.net/DraftGuideline2011/gvaluemainpage2011.asp
Follow this link - Click here to view Guideline value for Categorywise->Guduvancheri->Vandalur)
Educational Institutions in Vandalur and surrounding areas
- Crescent School, Vandalur http://www.crescentschool.net/
- TS Baliah Matriculation School
- Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matriculation Hr Sec School - Mudichur Road, Vandalur http://www.natesanschool.org/
- Sri Viswa Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr Sec School in Vandalur - 3rd Main Road Otteri Extn, Vandalur
- Annai Velankanni Matriculation School - Narayana Nagar Kolapakkam, Vandalur
- Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matriculation School, Urapakkam
- Shalom Matriculation Higher Secondary School - GST Road, Vandalur
- Government High School - Kelambakkam Road, Vandalur
- SSM Montessori School
- B. S. Abdur Rahman UniversityB. S. Abdur Rahman UniversityB. S. Abdur Rahman University is a private university from the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Previously functioning under Madras University and Anna University as B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, the institute gained deemed status in 2008–09, and was renamed B. S. Abdur Rahman...
(formerly Crescent Engineering College) http://www.crescentcollege.org/ - Sri Ramanujar Engineering College - Located at Kolapakkam, Vandalur http://www.sriramanujar.ac.in/
- Tagore Engineering College Located at Rathinamangalam, Vandalur (via)http://tec.net.in/index1.php
- Sri Krishna Engineering College - Padappai http://www.srikrishnacollege.com/
- VIT Chennai Campus, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road
- Sri Balaji Polytechnic College - Located at Kolapakkam, Vandalur http://www.balajipolytechnic.com/
- PERI Institute Of Technology - Located at Mannivakkam http://www.periit.com/
- Crescent IAS Center - Civil Services Entrance Exam Coaching. Located at BS Abdur Rahman University Campus, Vandalur
- Eva Stalin IAS Academy -Located at Urapakkam and West Tambaram http://www.evastaliniasacademy.in/
- GKM College of Engineering and TechnologyGKM College of Engineering and TechnologyGKM College of Engineering and Technology is an ISO certified institution established in 1996. It is located in the suburbs of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The courses offered here are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education , Government of India...
http://www.gkmcet.net.in/ - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road
- Chennai School of Ship Management, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road
Hotels in Vandalur
- Sangeetha Highway Restaurant - Vegetarian Restaurant located opposite to Vandalur Zoo http://www.sangeethahotel.com/
- Akash Bhavan Hotel, New Perungalathur
- Kaveri Mess, New Perungalathur
- Ramada Hotel (Under Construction)- Gold Souk Grande Mall, Vandalur
Connectivity
The nearest train station is Vandalur Railway station. There is a very good, frequent service of buses to commute from Vandalur. It is a fastly developing residential area close to the TambaramTambaram
Tambaram is a suburb of Chennai situated 27 km south of the city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is an urban node. Tambaram is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the busy Chennai–Trichy national highway. The highway and the railway line from Chennai Egmore to...
and is adjacent to the suburbs of Urapakkam
Urapakkam
Urapakkam is a census town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The population was 13,446 at the 2001 Indian census but now it may reach 33,000 and above....
, Perungalathur
Perungalathur
Perungalathur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is around 3 km from Tambaram. And it is at an equal distance from Chennai City and the Chengelpet Town.-Demographics:...
, Mudichur, Padappai
Padappai
Padappai is a town near Chennai, India. It is a small town developing fast in chennai suburbs about 13 km from Tambaram connected to Bangalore highway and near Oragadam SIPCOT & many big companies like Nissan, Appolo tyres, Infac India are few companies near this small town.The road from...
. This location seems to be a quickly developing residential spot due to its close proximity to Tambaram
Tambaram
Tambaram is a suburb of Chennai situated 27 km south of the city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is an urban node. Tambaram is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the busy Chennai–Trichy national highway. The highway and the railway line from Chennai Egmore to...
(approx 5 km), Mahindra Word City http://www.mahindraworldcity.com/(approx 24 km), Shriram IT Gateway (approx 1.5 km), Estancia IT SEZ (approx 10 km), MEPZ (Madras Export Processing Zone) and Automobile hub 'Oragadam
Oragadam
Oragadam is a town and industrial area located on the outskirts of Chennai, India. It is located 16 miles east of Kanchipuram.-Industries:...
' (approx 17 km).
Vandalur - Kelambakkam Road
Vandalur forms the junction of the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Connecting the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST) with Old Mamallapuram Road (OMR). The major advantage of this road is the connectivity it offers to two of the most important highways (GST Road and OMR) in Chennai
Outer Ring Road: Vandalur - Minjur (Under Construction)
The Outer Ring Road is a major transport corridor being developed along the periphery of Chennai Metropolitan Area by the CMDA. It is 62.3 km long connecting NH 45 (GST Road) at Vandalur, NH 4 (GWT Road) at Nazarathpet, NH 205 (CTH Road) at Nemilicherry(Thiruninravur), NH 5 (GNT Road) at Nallur and TPP road at Minjur. The key objective of the project is to allow heavy vehicles transit from outside the city, minimising traffic congestion within the city.
Some MTC bus Services from Vandalur Zoo are
| Route Number | Destination |
|---|---|
| X7070 | Avadi Avadi Avadi is a suburb of chennai and a municipality in Thiruvallur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Avadi is an acronym for "Armoured Vehicles and Ammunition Depot of India". Situated about 23 km north west of Chennai, it is surrounded by major defence establishments.-Geography:Avadi... |
| X114 | Red Hills Red Hills The Red Hills is the name of a physiographic region located mostly in Clark, Comanche and Barber counties in southern and central Kansas. This undulating terrain of red-tinted sediments, a product of the underlying geology, does not fit the conventional description of the Great Plains landscape of... |
| S114 | Red Hills Red Hills The Red Hills is the name of a physiographic region located mostly in Clark, Comanche and Barber counties in southern and central Kansas. This undulating terrain of red-tinted sediments, a product of the underlying geology, does not fit the conventional description of the Great Plains landscape of... |
| LB18 | Korukkupet R.S |
| S170T | Kaviarasu Kannadasan Nagar |
| XA18 | High Court High Court The term High Court usually refers to the superior court of a country or state. In some countries, it is the highest court . In others, it is positioned lower in the hierarchy of courts The term High Court usually refers to the superior court (or supreme court) of a country or state. In some... |
| S7070A | Avadi Avadi Avadi is a suburb of chennai and a municipality in Thiruvallur district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Avadi is an acronym for "Armoured Vehicles and Ammunition Depot of India". Situated about 23 km north west of Chennai, it is surrounded by major defence establishments.-Geography:Avadi... |
| SA18 | High Court High Court The term High Court usually refers to the superior court of a country or state. In some countries, it is the highest court . In others, it is positioned lower in the hierarchy of courts The term High Court usually refers to the superior court (or supreme court) of a country or state. In some... |
| S170L | Kallikuppam |
| X170A | Madahvaram Village |
| SB18 | Korukkupet R.S |
Other MTC buses passing through Vandalur are:
| Route Number | Destination |
|---|---|
| M500 | Tambaram - Chengalpattu N.T |
| XE18, SPP21, SE18 | High Court - Guduvancheri |
| LG18, SG18, XG18 | T.Nagar - Guduvancheri |
| S515 | Tambaram - Mamallapuram |
| S500 | T.Nagar - Chengalpattu N.T |
| M118 | Tambaram - Maraimalai Nagar I.E |
| XG70, SG70 | Vadapalani B.S - Guduvancheri |
| S517 | Pallavaram - Vadanemili |
| M18 | Tambaram - Guduvancheri |
| S566 | Kundrathur B.S - Thirupporur |
| S555, X555 | Tambaram - Thirupporur |
| M52EXT | Pozhichalur - Guduvancheri |
| M55C | Kadaperi - Mambakkam Rdjn. |
| 55C | Tambaram - Venkatamangam |
| M55B | Guduvanchery - Pazhanthandalam |
| S518 | T.Nagar - Maraimalai Nagar I.E. |
| X70V | Koyambedu Market - Guduvancheri |
| M18L, 18L | Tambaram - Madambakkam |
Monorail Project (Proposed)
A crisscrossing network of four monorail corridors, running to a total length of 111 km, is being planned by the State government
- Vandalur to Puzhal via Avadi (54 km) - When completed this would be the longest anywhere in the world
- Vandalur to Velachery via Tambaram East (23 km)
- Poonamallee to Kathipara via Porur (18 km)
- Poonamallee to Vadapalani via Valasarawakkam (16 km)
Vandalur Flyover
This flyover costing 23.67 crores will connect east and west side of the Vandalur railway station and it will be inaugurated by January 2012. This will have a bowstring design similar to that of the recently-opened Rangarajapuram flyover. Traffic in this southern suburb is expected to get better soon with this new flyover.
Places of worship
- Lakshmi Kuberar Temple,Rathinamangalam Village,Vandalur http://www.eprarthana.com/temples/chennai/tn2107lakshmikubera.asp?tid=2107
- Sri Agatheeswarar Temple, Kollapakkam, Vandalur - Navagraha Sthalam
- Arai Kaasu Amman Temple http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=55
- Sri Mutharamman Temple, Kuttikulasai, Vandalur
- Iraniamman Kovil
- Padappai Church
- Mookambigai Amman Koil , Vandalur Singarathottam
- Kaligambal temple, Singarathottam, Vandalur
- Sri Chelli Amman Temple, Kolapakkam
Banks
- State Bank of IndiaState Bank of IndiaThe State Bank of India is the largest Indian banking and financial services company with its headquarters in Mumbai, India. It is state-owned. The bank traces its ancestry to British India, through the Imperial Bank of India, to the founding in 1806 of the Bank of Calcutta, making it the oldest...
Located Near Vandalur Railway Station, Vandalur, Chennai 600048 - Indian Overseas BankIndian Overseas BankIndian Overseas Bank is a major bank based in Chennai , with 2018 domestic branches and six branches overseas. Indian Overseas Bank has an ISO certified inhouse Information Technology department, which has developed the software that 2018 branches use to provide online banking to customers; the...
Located at B. S. Abdur Rahman University Campus, Seethakathi Estate, GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai 600048 - Karur Vysya BankKarur Vysya BankKarur Vysya Bank is a privately held Indian bank, headquartered in Karur in Tamil Nadu. It was set up in 1916 by M. A. Venkatarama Chettiar and Athi Krishna Chettiar.The bank has a branch network of 417 and an ATM network of 620 as on 28.11.2011....
Located at New S.No 193/16, GST Road, Urapakkam http://www.kvb.co.in/customer_support/branch_locations.aspx - Syndicate bank -New Perungalathur
- Indian Overseas Branch - Rajaji Street, New Perungalathur
- Axis Bank ATM -Srinivasa Ragavan street, New Perungalathur
- Lakshmi Vilas Bank -New Perungalathur
Malls
- Gold Souk Grande Mall (Under Construction), Near Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur http://www.agsgroup.in/ - Will be operational by First quarter of 2012
- Shriram Mall (Proposed), Shriram Gateway, Perungalathur
- L&T Estancia Mall (Proposed), Potheri http://maps.google.co.in/maps/place?hl=en&gs_upl=16516l19344l1l20673l15l14l0l3l3l0l312l2516l0.5.6.1l14l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=582&wrapid=tlif131776319036710&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=estancia+mall+chennai&fb=1&gl=in&hq=estancia+mall&hnear=0x3a5265ea4f7d3361:0x6e61a70b6863d433,Chennai,+Tamil+Nadu&cid=15443862861404779610
Wedding Halls at Vandalur
- New Marriage Hall - #48, GST Road, New Otteri, Vandalur
- Kasturi-Shanmuga Hall, New Perungalathur
- Sekar Mahal, New Perungalathur
Location in Context
See also
- Arignar Anna Zoological ParkArignar Anna Zoological ParkArignar Anna Zoological Park , also known as the Vandalur Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Vandalur, a suburb in the southwestern part of Chennai, India, about from the city centre and from Chennai Airport on GST Road. The zoo is contiguous with the Guindy National Park. Founded in 1855,...
- B. S. Abdur Rahman UniversityB. S. Abdur Rahman UniversityB. S. Abdur Rahman University is a private university from the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Previously functioning under Madras University and Anna University as B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, the institute gained deemed status in 2008–09, and was renamed B. S. Abdur Rahman...
- Gold Souk Grande Mall ChennaiGold Souk Grande Mall ChennaiGold Souk Grandé is a shopping mall, in the city of Chennai . Project was unveiled on April 2009 by actress Shobaba . It is located next to Crescent Engineering College in Chennai and will be operational by first quarter of 2012. Spread in the total built up area of 8,00,000 sq...
- UrapakkamUrapakkamUrapakkam is a census town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The population was 13,446 at the 2001 Indian census but now it may reach 33,000 and above....
- PerungalathurPerungalathurPerungalathur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is around 3 km from Tambaram. And it is at an equal distance from Chennai City and the Chengelpet Town.-Demographics:...
External links
- Local Train timings from/to Vandalur eRail.in
- GST Road Traffic Issues The Hindu
- Indian Gaur safari at Vandalur zoo The Hindu
- Roads to the future - 3 key stretches on the city's outskirts Hindu Property Plus
- The orbital beltway - Vandalur to Minjur Outer Ring Road The Hindu
- Monorail Phase I - Vandalur to Velachery/Puzhal The Hindu
- News about Gold Souk Grande Mall, Vandalur India Retailing
- Vandalur Flyover Work Is Nearing Completion