Avadi

 

One of the famous suburbs of Chennai, Avadi is a municipality in Thiruvallur district. This region is situated in the north-west region, at about 23 km. Avadi is encircled with major defense establishments, and it has a suburban railway station known as Avadi Railway Station. According to the census of 2011, the population of this locality is 3,45,996.

 

The etymology of the word is believed to have come from the defense establishments in the region, but this claim is considered baseless. In Tamil, the word literally means a place of cows. Some of the major military establishments like Indian Air Force, Heavy Vehicles Factory, Indian Army, Engine Factory, Central Reserve Police Force, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Indian Navy, The Ordinance Depot, Central Vehicle Depot, and Ordnance Clothing Factory have divisions in this locality. Avadi also has a division of the Tamil Nadu Police, with many police personnel getting trained here.

 

This place also has marked historical incidents such as the famous session of INC was held here in 1955. The place also houses some famous temples like Karumari Amman Temple, Nagavalli Amman Temple, Peruman Temple, and some other older generation temples. Apart from all these, the region has numerous educational institutions, markets, hotels.

 

Key Projects in Avadi : 

Hazel Apartments

 

Connectivity and Transit Points

 

Avadi is well connected to the city centre and other suburb regions. Avadi Railway Station is a terminal station belonging to Chennai Suburban Railway Network. Trains from this station travel to Chennai Central, Arakonam, Chennai Beach, Tiruthani, and Thiruvallur. This station also has stops of a few express trains like Erode-Chennai Yercaud Express and Trivandrum-Chennai Mail.

 

Avadi bus terminal is just 2 minutes away from the Avadi Railway Station. Buses can be found frequently to places like Broadway, Tambaram, Thiruvanmiyur, Vivekanandar Illam, Anna Square, Thiruvallur, Arani, and Mandavelli.

 

Auto rickshaws and cabs can also be easily availed from this locality to various other places in and around the city.

 

Major Landmarks

 

·         Vel Tech Engineering College

·         St Michael’s Polytechnic College

·         Ordnance Clothing Factory School

·         Farmers’ Market

·         Avadi Railway Station

·         Indian Air Force

 

Factors for Growth in the Past

 

One of the major reasons for the growth of Avadi is the presence of a number of major military establishments. The region possesses various establishments such as Indian Army, and Air Force, and Indian Navy. Apart from military, the region also has police establishments. These establishments started having its division in Avadi from 1960s.

 

Apart from military establishments, the region also houses various schools and colleges. Some of the famous colleges like Vel Tech and Murugappa Polytechnic and schools like Kendriya Vidyalaya, St Joseph’s Matriculation, and Nazareth Matriculation Higher Secondary School are situated in Avadi, which also contributed to the development of the locality.

 

Residential & Commercial Market

 

Residential Market Trends

 

Avadi is one of the prime localities in Chennai for residential properties. Housing some of the major educational institutions, this place is well developed. The residential property trend of the area has seen various ups and downs in the past. In Jan-Mar quarter, it has seen appreciation in the rates with an average price range of about Rs 3,700 per sq.ft. While the major residential area covers layouts and plots, the remaining region is filled with individual houses and apartments in Avadi.

 

Commercial Market Trends

 

Avadi being one of the important suburbs of Chennai, is also a growing commercial place. The commercial plots vary in the price range of about Rs 5000-8000 per sq.ft.

 

Major Challenges

 

Although a military region, Avadi is not without its problems. Roads are one of the major problems in this region. Various main and interior roads need blacktopping and renewal. Parking is another major problem. In some areas of this locality, streetlights are yet to be placed. Some municipal schools lack basic amenities like drinking water and proper drainage facility. Improper garbage clearance causes mosquito troubles in the region.

 

Factors for Growth in the Future

 

The Tamil Nadu Highways Department has approved a project of a 6 lane highway from Chennai to Tirutani, which covers Avadi. The budget for this project is estimated about 1.68 billion. Avadi is a growing residential market due to its proximity and smooth connectivity to the city. Thus, it will act as a major contributing factor for the growth of this place.

 

The place is also seeing the emergence of several new companies. Various commercial developments like restaurants, lodges, markets, schools, and hospitals are also likely to contribute to the future growth of Avadi.