Overview
Koyambedu is a well-developed locality situated in the western parts of Chennai city. It comes under the jurisdiction of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA). It is a modern bus terminus providing outstation transport services. It has become a major hub of activity in Chennai after the inauguration of the Koyambedu market and CMBT (The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus). Other prominent localities situated close to it are Mogappair, Anna Nagar, Saligramam, Vanagaram, Ambattur, Maduravoyal, Nungambakkam, Konnur, T Nagar etc. Recently, the Chennai Metro Rail Authority has installed 410 KW solar plant at its Koyambedu station at different spots, including rooftop and ground area. Koyambedu Junction popularly known as Koyambedu Roundtana is an important road junction in Chennai. It is located north of the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) at the junction of the Inner Ring Road and the NH4. The junction is a part of the Golden Quadrilateral project taken up under the National Highways Development Project. It is merely 10 km away from Chennai city via Poonamallee High Road. Kaliamman Koil Road, Koyambedu Market E Road, Nerkundaram are the arterial roads connecting Koyambedy to the other parts of the City. Some of the key residential projects in Koyambedu are Yuga Kalpataru, Stepsstone Swathys Nest, Radiance Icon, Ashvar Manvitha, Verma Apartment, BSR Vedha Enclave among others.
Connectivity
Guindy is well connected by road and train services. There are lots of MTC operational buses plying through Koyambedu connecting with other parts of Chennai. It is also well connected by the trains with MRTS and Metro station.
It enjoys excellent connectivity to Chennai International Airport which is about 17.2 km via Chennai - Nagapattinam Highway/Chennai - Trichy Highway and Jawaharlal Nehru Salai.
It is well connected to both the Chennai Central Railway Station in Park Town and the Chennai International Airport in Tirusulam. The Poonamallee High Road (NH4) connects Koyambedu to the Chennai Central Railway Station, while the Jawaharlal Nehru Road or Inner Ring Road connects Koyambedu to Chennai International Airport.
Pattaravakkam and Korattur are the nearby railway station to Koyambedu.
Factors for past growth
The arterial Poonamalle High Road running through, proximity to Anna Nagar, surrounded by several ancient places of worship, modern shopping and entertainment areas and schools and colleges has helped Koyambedu develop as a favored location.
It's proximity to Chennai International Airport, Ambattur Industrial Estate along with the major IT Hubs of the city such as Prince Info Park, One Indiabulls Park, Commerzone Koyambedu, Ambattur Industrial Estate has been a plus point for Koyambedu. A fair number of workforce work in nearby IT Hubs, wanted to have their residences close to their workplace. As a result Apartments for sale in Koyambedu finds proposed buyers due to its proximity to the IT corridor and other industries.
Factors for future growth
With the establishment of CMBT, it became a transit point and the entrance of Chennai Metro Rail has initiated it, the hub of transportation for travel within Chennai and between major towns in South India.
Employment hubs near Koyambedu
Prince Info Park
One Indiabulls Park
Commerzone Porur
DLF IT Park
Bristol IT Park
Ambattur Industrial Estate
Infra Development (Social & Physical)
Koyambedu offers well-developed social infrastructures to its residents. Various reputed educational institutions in and around Koyambedu include Sri Sastha matriculation School, Narayana E-Techno School, Balar Gurukulam Mat School, Baldwin’s School, Baby High School, Nathan Girls’ High School, Dayasadan Agrawal Vidyalaya, Manasa School for Special Children among others.
Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. Some of the leading hospitals in and around Koyambedu includes Prime Indian Hospital, Anna Hospital, SIMS Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Vee Care Hospital, Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai Hospital etc.
Shopping needs of the residents are catered by nearby malls such as Dollars & Pounds, 10 Square Mall, Forum Vijaya Mall, Devipraskasm Shopping Center, Ampa Skywalk, Gemini Mall among others.
