Overview
Besant Nagar is a top-notch locality of South Chennai, named after the famous theosophist Annie Besant. It is a well-planned locality developed by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) in late 1970s and early 1980s. It comes under the jurisdiction of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA). It is located on the coast of Bay of Bengal to the east, and surrounded by Thiruvanmiyur to the south, Adyar to the west and Adyar Estuary to the north. Other prominent locality situated close to Besant Nagar are Adyar, Taramani, Pattinapakkam, Mylapore, Velachery, Guindy, T Nagar, Nungambakkam, Palavakkam, Madipakkam, Nangainallur among others. It is home to a number of famous personalities of the country such as Dr. Annie Besant & Anand Viswanathan (Chess Grandmaster). The establishment of Central Government Staff Quarters (CPWD) has contributed to the locality’s development. The Chennao International Airport and Chennai Central Railway Station are located at a distance of 15.4 km and 13.2 km from this area respectively. The locality is noted to be among the most expensive residential neighborhoods in the city. Besant Nagar has always been known for its broad, tree-lined roads, especially the area around the Theosophical Society. The Besant Nagar Beach is a decent beach to visit in Chennai. It is a popular beach for the local residents. The Arulmigu Mahalakshmi Temple is located on the shores of Besant Nagar Beach. Some of the key residential projects in Besant Nagar are KCee Bayview, Kgeyes Madura, Sumanth Sreshta Sujatha, Sumanth Sreshta Madhurams, Kgeyes 6th Avenue, Ceebros Sea Point among others.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, Besant Nagar is well connected to the other parts of the city via road, rail and public transport. Many MTC operational buses starting from Central and Broadway Bus Terminal pass through Besant Nagar.
It enjoys excellent connectivity to Chennai International Airport which is situated at a distance of 15.4 km via Chennai-Trichy Highway.
Kasturibai Nagar, Indira Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur, Greenways Road are the nearby railway stations to Besant Nagar. However, Tiruvanmiyur is the nearest railway station. Chennai Central Railway Station is the major railway station to the locality which is around 13.2 kkm away via Anna Salai/Chennai-Trichy Highway.
Little Mount and Guindy Metro Station are the nearest metro station to Besant Nagar.
Factors for past growth
It's proximity to Chennai International Airport, Cennai Central Railway Station along with major IT Parks such as Tidel Park Chennai, Software Technology Parks of India, Ascendas IT Park, International Tech Park Chennai, Ramanujan IT City etc have been a plus point for Besant Nagar. People who have come to the city for employment within the city are on the lookout for residential places. Apartments for sale in Besant Nagar finds proposed tenants due to its proximity to the IT corridor and other industries.
Employment hubs near Besant Nagar
Tidel Park Chennai
Software Technology Parks of India
Ascendas IT Park
Ramanujan IT City
Times IT Park
International Tech Park Chennai
Proposed & Planned Infra
Chennai Corporation is plannig to extend the Parking Management System in Besant Nagar Beach.
Infra Development (Social & Physical)
There are several educational institutions located in and around the region. Many CBSE and matriculation schools have also come up in and around Besant Nagar.Reserve Bank Staff Quarters School, LVR Matric Higher Secondary School, Magic Minds, Arignar Anna Govt Higher Secondary School, Besant LVR Matriculation School, Ganamrutha Music School, St. John’s English School & Junior College among others.
Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. Some of the prominent hospitals situated in and around Besant Nagar are PM Hospital, Santosh Hospital Pvt Ltd, Padmapriya Hospital, Fortis Malar Hospital Chennai, Shivasunder Hospital, ESI Corporation, Starlight Hospitals Pvt Ltd to name a few.
The shopping needs of the residents are catered to by malls in Besant Nagar such as Ramee Mall, TNHB Shopping Complex, Raj Shopping Center, Adyar Gandhi Nagar Shopping Centre etc.
