Velachery is located in the southern part of Chennai. It was earlier known as Vedasreni which in Tamil language means Abode of Vedas. It is one of the most important townships in the city because of development of IT companies in the vicinity. The locality is also a prime residential area.
The name Vedasreni was kept from the Chola period. It was also known as Vedanarayanapuram during the same period. Along with time, the place was also named with a Tamil word which means King or the Leader that also denotes Lord Sri Narasimha Swami. Then later, it was named Velachery after the word which means a place where people can gather and worship the lord.
The areas that surround Velachery are Taramani in the east, Adambakkam in the northwest and Pallikaranai Marshland in the south. The major landmark in the locality is the presence of IIT Madras in the north-east. Some of the other localities in the neighbourhood are Madippakkam, Guindy, Adyar and Thiruvanmiyur.
Some of the educational institutes in close vicinity are Gurunanak College, Jerusalem College of Engineering, The Perumal Engineering College, Balaji Dental College & Hospital, etc. Velachery comes under Adyar zone and is the 153rd ward. Major companies nearby are Tata Consultancy Services, ZOHO Corp, AllSec Technologies Ltd., TeleData and Sutherland Global Services.
It is at a distance of 12 km from Chennai International Airport and 3 km from Velachery MRTS Station. The Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) has come up between Tirumailai and Velachery with its second phase from November 2007. There are three roads which connects Velachery to other parts of the city. They are Velachery Main Road, Tharamani Link Road, and Velacheri Bypass Road.
As the locality is booming with IT industries close by, real estate sector is also catching up demand due to the same. Many upcoming projects are to be seen in this part.
Some of the Residential Projects at Velachery are listed below:
Description : Hi, 2 Storage Building Constructed House is available in Salem[Hasthampatty] for Sale and ready to occupy. ? Square Feet(Sq.Ft) - 1005 – 1100 ? Floors – Ground Floor + 1st Floor + 2n..
Description : PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: the property is in vijaynagar , velachery and is just 10mts walk from velachery busstand and 12 mts walk from velachery rly stn and the out of 5.6 grounds 15 rowhou..
Description : MY FLAT IS IN A CALM, DECENT LOCALITY.NO OF FLATS IS JUST 4. GROUND PLUS ONE ONLY.WOOD WORK DONE.ELECTRIC CHIMNEY AVAILABLE. WELL MAINTAINED. 11 YEARS OLD.. , Address : Velachery, Chen..
Description : Located in the very calm and decent area. surrounding of property is full of independent houses and bungalow. . very near to bus stop and shops , with frequent bus facility. brokers exc..
Description : East facing, 4 yrs old, semi furnished, 1237 sq ft 3BHK apartment with covered car parking available for sale. . Vasthu compliant, located in the first floor and very near to Jai Gopal ..
Description : A semi Furnished 3BHK Apartment available for sale Peace-full life at velachery spacious road , freash air opposite big park cum play ground 4 side trees architectural contemproery house..
Description : A semi Furnished 2BHK Apartment available for sale, Address : No:16 Palaniyappa St,Mgr Nagar,Vlachery, Velachery, Chennai South, Chennai, Posted by : Owner..
Description : Plot (4800sq. ft.) available for sale On the 100 ft road, suitable for residential and commercial as well., Address : 10, Sambandam Garden, Taramani Link Road, Velachery, Chennai South, ..
Description : 3BHK semi-independent house is available for rent in a gated community with covered parking, AC in master bedroom. Children play area. Please contact for more details.. , House : 1, Add..
Description : Fully furnished,With covered car parking,Modular kitchen,Near to main road. , House : 6, Address : Ruby manor, 279,veleachery main road, Tambaram Velachery Road, Chennai, Posted by : O..
Description : metro water and bore well water , 3 ph. Current , in an independent building with one GF and two FF apartments at Ashtalakshmi Nagar , Velachery .. , Address : : plot no.11 , dhanalaksh..
Description : A brand new flat for rent in Velacheri. Ready to move in. It is a good flat located within 1km from Velacheri Vijayanagar bus stand and railway station. Walkable distance to DAV school/..
Description : Newly constructed,Fully secured gated community 2bhk,Dinning,Toilet,Balcony,Car parking with metro water apartment in 1st floor which is situated in ags colony 1st main road,Velachery. ..
Description : Individual house available for rent at velachery. 2 BHK Semi Furnished 1300 Sqft Well Maintained house with Water Supply, WITH A/C,Car Parking & more. Available for rent at Baby Nagar, V..
Description : near murugan kalyana mandabam,100feet bypass road backside,. ,24hrs water supply safety area,bus stand 5minutes walkable distance,. bathtub and world class fittings,Spacious hall with ..
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