Choolaimedu
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| ?Choolaimedu Chennai • Tamil Nadu • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| District(s) | Chennai District |
| Planning Agency | CMDA |
| Civic agency | Chennai Corporation |
| Website: Chennai District website | |
Choolaimedu is a large residential commercial locality in Chennai, India. It borders Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, M.M.D.A.Colony, Aminjikarai, Mahalingapuram and Nungambakkam. Previously a part of Puliyur village, Choolaimedu has now become a hub for commercial interests and connects two of the busiest routes in Chennai, namely Arcot Road and Nelson Manickam Road.
Nungambakkam railway station lies closest to Choolaimedu. Choolaimedu is closer to prestigious institutions like Loyola College [1], Pachiappan Mudaliar College , Meenakshi Engineering College & Panimalar Polytechnic. Choolaimedu is undergoing expansive development with new super malls from AMPAA Constructions and a mall from Satyam Cinemas. Owing to its proximity to transport facilities and the commercial hub of Chennai - T. Nagar, there are a number of mansions and hostels providing paid accommodation to employed men and women in the area.
Nelson Manickam Road bus line connects buses from the eastern suburbs of Chennai to the south and the west of Chennai. The Nungambakkam railway station is a bustling transit point with heavy commuter traffic. With the development of the city, road traffic has gradually become a menace for pedestrians who commute in thousands every day. Eateries and Supermarkets of good quality are sprouting up to meet consumer demands that include Spencer's Daily on Nelson Manickam Road, Reliance at Abdulla street and Haniffa Departmental Store on Choolaimedu High Road.
There are numerous temples including two big temples on Choolaimedu High Road, a number of churches and three mosques. Notable companies like HDFC & HCL have their BPO centers here.
- Notable Schools: TTA Matric, DAV, KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA & Lalchand Milapchand Dadha School.
- Notable Eateries: "Sangeetha Restaurant", "Ponnusami" etc.,
- Accommodation: Men's Accommodation at Abdulla st & Basha st, Women's Hostel at Choolaimedu High Rd & Abdulla st.
- Banks: "Indian Overseas Bank" at Choolaimedu High Road, "State Bank of India & Post Office" at Gill Nagar, and a number of ATMs
