Poonamallee, Chennai
About Poonamallee, Chennai
Overview
| Poonamallee is a neighborhood situated in the west of Chennai metropolitan city. It is a town in the Poonamallee taluk of the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. It is the gateway to Chennai City from the western side of Chennai. The locality is governed by the Municipality of Poonamallee, coming under the Thiruvallur district. This town is surrounded with infrastructural facilities and it is near to visit Chennai Metropolitan Bus Terminal (CMBT). The town of Poonamallee is situated at a distance of 23 kilometers from Fort St George and 17 kilometers from Sriperumbudur on the Chennai-Bangalore highway. The town is famous for its 8 courts including the special courts for bomb blasts. It is located at the end of the Mount-Poonamallee Road and Poonamalle High Road, 11 kilometers from Guindy and 13 kilometers from Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus on the Chennai bypass. |
Some prominent localities located close to Poonamallee are Mangadu, Maduravoyal, Balaji Nagar, Avadi, Manapakkam, Ambattur, Parivakkam, Karayanchavadi, Tambaram, Kamachi Nagar, Kattupakkam, Porur, Iyyappanthangal, and Thiruverkadu. It is very close to Chennai Outer Ring Road and NH48. Some of the premium residential projects in Poonamallee are VGN Dynasty, Godrej Palm Grove, TATA Santorini, Fortune Lotus, Casagrand Westend among others.
Connectivity
The locality has an important halting point for buses starting from Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus and going towards Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Vellore etc.
It has excellent connectivity to Chennai International Airport which is located at a distance of 21.4 km via Chennai Outer Ring Road.
The most popular mode of public transport here are the buses, both State-run and private. Auto-rickshaws are the next most popular mode of transport. The Chennai MTC buses connect Poonamallee with other parts of Chennai.
Although the railway station nearest to Poonamallee is Avadi Railway Station. However, Chennai Central, which is 24 km away, is the major railway terminus catering to the long distance needs of the residents of this locality.
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Factors for past growth
The construction and completion of the four-lane state highway was yet another major factor. Being located on one end of the famous Mount Poonamallee High Road, as well as being easily accessible by the NH-4 and the state highway, has also contributed to the locality’s development.
Being close to the prime residential areas of Anna Nagar and Porur has also helped this locality. Its proximity to IT Hubs of Hitech City and Anna Nagar and Porur have been a plus point for the locality, driving residential demand and development in the region. A fair number of workforce work in nearby IT Hubs, wanted to have their residences close to their workplace. As a result Flats for sale in Poonamallee finds proposed buyers due to its proximity to the IT corridor and other industries.
The strategic location and infrastructural growth are the reasons behind the growth in demand for flats in Poonamallee. Poonamallee’s proximity to Mount Road and High road makes it popular among investors.
Proposed and Planned Infra
A proposed new metro line between Light House and Poonamallee via Vadapalani and Porur is being considered under the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II.
Proposed Elevated six-lane Express Highway to connect Outer Ring road with Sriperumbudur.
Infra Developments (Social & Physical)
Poonamallee is home to many famous schools and colleges. It includes Arignar Anna Government Higher Secondary School, St.John’s International Residential School, Jeya Sankara International school, Sundar Matriculation Higher Secondary School, St.Joseph’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Christ Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kalashetra Matriculation Higher Secondary School etc. It also houses some colleges nearby. These are Iqueue Technologies, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaya College of Engineering and Technology, Panimalar Engineering College, SKR Engineering College, Apollo Engineering College among few.
Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. Some of the famous hospital providing healthcare facilities to the residents of Poonamallee are Be Well Hospital, Mangalam Hospital, Parvathy Hospital, SIMS Hospital, Vignesh Hospital, Kedar Hospital, Kanaga Hospital to name a few.
Some famous malls located close to Poonamallee are Forum Vijaya Mall, Chandra Metro Mall, Phoenix Marketcity, Express Avenue, Spectrum The Grand Venus Mall, and Ramee Mall. It also houses retail outlets of some national and international brands. These include My Jio Store, Reliance Trends, Pantaloons, Fuzion, Max Fashion, Himalaya Cosmetics retail store etc.
