Overview
Egmore is a neighborhood situated in the center of Chennai City. It lies on the northern banks of the Coovum River. It is an import residential, commercial and transport hubs of the city. It comes under the jurisdiction of Chennai Municipal Corporation. Other prominent localities situated close to Egmore are Nungambakkam, Anna Nagar, Jamalia, Royapettah, Konnur, T Nagar, Koyambedu, Vanagaram, Mylapore etc. The Government Museum, Chennai is also situated in Egmore. It is merely 2.8 km away from Chennai via Vepery High Road. Casa Major Road, Pantheon Road, Dr. Nair Road, Gandhi Irwin Road, Adithanar Road, Langs Garden Road etc. are its internal road which further has its access with SH 114. Egmore is an important railway station of the Southern Railway. It is the second most important railway station in the state of Tamil Nadu after the Chennai Central Railway Station. There is the oldest Church known as The Wesley Church lies in the proximity. It is not only a fully developed residential area but a commercial and retail hub too. There are a number of famous residential projects in Egmore which have developed in the area like Bhoomi The Cotton Tree, RWD Corniche, Kay Arr Napa Valley, Maruthi Sindur Eternity, DLF Commanders Court among others.
Connectivity
Egmore is well connected to other parts of the city via road and rail. Many of the state-run Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses run through Egmore.
It also enjoys excellent connectivity to Chennai International Airport which is about 18.7 km via Chennai-Trichy Highway.
Egmore is an important railway station of the Southern Railway. It has its own suburban train station on the Chennai Beach-Tambaram railway line, which connects it to other parts of the city.
Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, Chetpet are its nearby railway stations. However, Chennai Egmore is the nearest railway station to Egmore, situated at a distance of 1.1 km from where one can get the train for almost all the major cities of India.
The locality also has a suburban train station on the Chennai Beach - Tambaram railway line.
The NH 114 passes through the locality and ensures its connectivity to other areas.
Nehru Park and Egmore Metro stations are the nearest metro station to Egmore of Chennai Metro.
Factors for past growth
It's proximity to Chennai International Airport, Egmore Chennai Railway Station along with major IT Parks of the city such as ESPEE IT Park, Bristol IT Parks, DLF IT Park, Lords Tower etc have been a plus point for Egmore. As a result, there has been a wave in the demand for residential apartments in Egmore.
Factors for future growth
Considering factors like availability of various housing options, proximity to commercial and retail companies and the affordable budget range, it is safe to say that Egmore is worth investing in and one can expect the good return on their investment.
Proposed & Planned Infra
Egmore Railway Station will be rejuvenated.
The Southern Railway will soon widen foot-over-bridges at the Chennai Egmore.
Installation of Solar Panels on Egmore Railway Station under progress.
Major Landmarks
Wesley Church
Spencer Plaza
Hotel Chennai Gate
Parsn Tower
Madras Studio
Rajarathinam Stadium
Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium
The National Art Gallery
Employment hubs near Egmore
Navin Housing & Properties Pvt Ltd
ESPEE IT Park
Bristol IT Park
Lords Tower
Infra Development (Social & Physical)
The area’s social infrastructure is entirely developed and maintains quality lifestyles. Some of the prominent educational institutes located near to the area are Pudupet Convent School of Commerce, St Anthony’s Anglo Indian High School, Versatile Business School, Chennai Mahanagar Government School, School of Optometry, RBANC Nursery Primary School among others.
Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. Some of the leading hospitals in Egmore are Govt. Hospital Egmore, VS Hospital-Advanced Cancer Care, Kumaran Hospital, Santosham Chest Hospital, Apollo Hospital Greams Road, Dr. U. Mohan Rau Memorial Hospital, Right Hospital, Apollo Hospital etc.
Shopping needs of the residents are catered by nearby malls Such as Alsa Mall, Ambika Shopping Center, Fountain Plaza, Prince Plaza, VGP Shopping Complex, Spencer Plaza Mall, Bergamo Mall, Express Avenue, Wellington Plaza, Chennai Mart to name a few.
