Overview
Choolaimedu is a large residential and commercial locality situated in the western parts of Chennai. It comes under the jurisdiction of Chennai Corporation and shares its boundaries with Aminjikarai, MMDA Colony, Kodambakkam, Nungambakkam, Saligramam, T Nagar, Koyambedu, Anna Nagar West etc. Earlier, it was a part of Puliyur village, Kodambakkam has now become a hub for commercial interests of its residents. The area is just beside the locality of Kodambakkam where the first movie studio and theatre of Chennai was established. The locality also has the exclusive feature of connecting two of the busiest routes in Chennai, namely Nelson Manickam Road, and Arcot Road. Being strategically located in the heart of Chennai, Choolaimedu enjoys the company of various developing localities on either side. Some of these localities include Kodambakkam, Koyambedu, Nungambakkam, Saligramam, T Nagar, Anna Nagar West, Vadapalani, Aminjikarai, MMDA Colony etc. Choolaimedu is also closer to some prestigious educational institutions like Loyola College, Meenakshi Engineering College, & Panimalar Polytechnic. There are numerous temples, churches & mosques for the residents in the locality. Some of the famous churches and temples are Maranatha Church, Christ Church, C.S.I Church, Ascension Church, temples being Gangai Amman Kovil & Shiva Vishnu Kovil. Once a silent staff quarter of the Loyola College has now become busiest Chitra Avenue residential & commercial complexes near Nungambakkam Railway Station. This locality is also blessed with active social infrastructure, with many reputed educational institutions, healthcare centers, and parks. Some of the famous parks include Children’s Park, Chennai Corporation Park, and Gill Nagar Park. Some of the key residential projects in Choolaimedu are The Nest Pride, Nest Fortune, The Nest Honour, Nest Elegant, Kgeyes Sowrashtra Nagar, Lakshmi Apartments Choolaimedu among others.
Connectivity
Choolaimedu is well-connected to the other parts of Chennai via roads. Some of the prominent roads passing through the locality are Arcot Road, Nelson Manickam Road, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Choolaimedu High Road, MMDA Colony Road among others.
Minibus services are also available in Choolaimedu through Anna Nedum Pathai, Vanniar street & Choolaimedu High Road. A number of Metropolitan Transport Corporation runs through the Choolaimedu, Loyola College Bus Stop, MMDA, and Arumbakkam Metro station bus stop are it's nearby bus stops.
Both Nungambakkam and Kodambakkam railway stations lie closest to Choolaimedu.
It enjoys excellent connectivity to Chennai International Airport which is located at a distance of 13.7 km via Chennai - Nagapattinam Highway/Chennai - Trichy Highway and Jawaharlal Nehru Salai.
Arumbakkam and Pachaiyappa are the two nearby metro stations to Choolaimedu of Chennai Metro Rail.
Factors for past growth
Choolaimedu’s close proximity to Chennai International Airport along with major IT Hubs of the city such as Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corp. Ltd, Prince Info Park, One Indiabulls Park, ESPEE IT Park, Bristol IT Park, DLF IT Park etc have been a plus point for Choolaimedu. People who have come to the city for employment within the city are on the lookout for residential places. Apartments for rent in Choolaimedu finds proposed tenants due to its proximity to the IT corridor and other industries.
Factors for future growth
Choolaimedu is recommended as one of the fastest developing localities of Chennai due to its connectivity. High-level living standard and better employment opportunities are the end results of any developing city and this city presents immediate signs of huge development. Those who have invested in the past can get maximum returns on their investment in the days to come.
Employment hubs near Choolaimedu
Prince Info Park
One Indiabulls Park
Bascon Futura SV IT Park
ESPEE IT Park
DLF IT Park
Infra Development (social & physical)
The area’s social infrastructure is entirely developed and maintains quality lifestyles. Some of the prominent educational institutes located near Choolaimedu are ECI Mission Nursery and Primary School, Corporation Primary School, SRM Preschool, Gemini English School, DAV Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ranga Nursery Primary School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Butterfly’s Garden Play School Choolaimedu, Tiny Blossom Nursery and Primary School etc.
Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. Some of the leading hospitals in and around Choolaimedu includes Chennai Corporation Hospital, M.R. Hospital, Appasamy Hospital, SIMS Hospital, Admert Hospital, V. R. Hospital, SR Multispeciality Hospital among others.
Shopping needs of the residents are catered to by nearby malls such as Forum Vijaya Mall, Ampa Skywalk, Ramee Mall, VR Chennai, Express Avenue to name a few.
