Maduravoyal

 

Located in the western part of Chennai, Maduravoyal is a small township adjacent to the commercially active hub of Koyambedu. This area has evolved from a village to a thriving locality in the span of a few decades, encouraging builders, developers, and investors to set up projects here.

 

Once a suburb of old Madras, the neighbourhood of Maduravoyal was made a part of Chennai Corporation in 2009. Its inclusion in the city’s jurisdiction has led to the construction and expansion of infrastructure, both civic and social, leading to astounding growth. This includes the construction of many important flyovers and roads, which has increased connectivity and accessibility to and from the locale.

 

The CMDA has taken great efforts while planning and developing this locality. It is neatly divided into colonies or ‘Nagars’, complete with a post office, eateries, banks and ATMs, schools, and hospitals. Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewage Board (CMWSSB) provides water and sewage treatment services to the residents of the locality, with electricity being supplied by Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).

 

Staying true to Chennai’s rich cultural and religious ideologies, this area houses a multitude of temples, mosques, and churches. Oldest among the many temples in the area is the Perumal and Markasakayaesear Temple, which was constructed in the period of Chola Dynasty (circa 13 AD).

 

A number of educational institutions fall within Maduravoyal, including Our Lady Matriculation School, Thiru Seven Hills Polytechnic College, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Karthikeyan School, and PMR Institute of Technology. The reputed Dr MGR Engineering College is situated close by. The locality houses a number of hospitals as well, including Meenakshi General Hospital, Neuro Life Line Hospital, and Yours Clinic. The renowned multi-speciality Apollo Hospital is located just 1.5 km away from this locale.

 

Key Projects in Maduravoyal : 

Aashika apartments

Diva Enclave

 

Connectivity and Transit Points

 

The small township of Maduravoyal is strategically located, and advantageously so. It is situated on the National Highway 4, which connects the city of Chennai to Bangalore. The Chennai Bypass passes through this area, connecting it with 4 radial National Highways, NH-45, NH-4, NH-205, and NH-5.

 

Local MTC buses ply through and from Maduravoyal, taking commuters to the likes of Anna Square, Poonamallee, T. Nagar, Vadapalani, Perambur, Tambaram, and Velachery. The large and busy Koyambedu Bus Stop is located a mere 5 km away, from where travellers can take government or private buses bound for peripheral towns and other states.

 

The primary railway station of the city, Chennai Central Station, is located 14 km away from Maduravoyal, and Chennai International Airport at 18 km. They can be accessible via other forms of public transport, such as auto-rickshaws (minimum charge of Rs 25) and taxis.

 

Major Landmarks

 

●       Perumal and Markasakayaesear Temple

●       Maduravoyal Mosque

●       CSI Church

●       Parvathy Gardens

●       Udayar Lake

●       ECI Holy Trinity Church

 

Factors for Growth in the Past

 

Maduravoyal’s rapid development can be attributed to the inauguration of Maduravoyal Junction with the cloverleaf interchange (flyover), which is located at the intersection of NH-4 and the Chennai Bypass. This four-looped flyover is available to commuters travelling from Tambaram to Koyambedu, Poonamallee to Tambaram, Puzhal to Poonamallee, and Koyambedu to Puzhal. The second phase of the important Chennai Bypass cuts through Maduravoyal, and this has been instrumental in the growth of this locality as well.

 

Residential Market Analysis

 

The dominant property type of this locality is multi-storey apartments, with independent houses following suit. The current sales prices for multi-storey apartments in Maduravoyal oscillates between Rs 30 lakh to Rs 80 lakh for a typical 2 BHK unit, depending on the exact location and flat specifications. The cost of residential plots average at about Rs 1 crore, toggling between Rs 28 lakh and Rs 2.7 crore.

 

With regard to leasing properties for rent, 2 BHK units vary from Rs 5,500 to Rs 11,000 per month. This typically depends on the size of the apartment, along with the facilities and amenities it has access to.

 

Major Challenges

 

This locality seems to be battling lack of some very basic requirements. Most roads are unpaved, muddy, broken, and potholed, making it very difficult for motorists. Also, these roads become stagnant pool of water during the monsoons, creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

 

The constant digging and re-digging of roads in this locality has led to phone and electricity lines getting disrupted, due to which the locality is often subject to immense power cuts.

 

Another issue faced by the residents of this locality is the lack of an efficient garbage disposal system. Several roads in the locality paint a picture of extreme neglect, with garbage piling up in heaps.

 

The poor supply of drinking water, combined with the absence of a good stormwater drain network, has led to choked drains and emissions of foul smell.

 

Factors for Growth in the Future

 

Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Expressway, which is currently under construction, will be a 19km long elevated freeway, connecting Chennai’s port to the transport corridor of Koyambedu, extending to Maduravoyal. This ambitious project has been undertaken by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), keeping in mind the traffic congestion in Chennai. This expressway will allow for free movement of cargo and vehicles to Chennai Port, and will act as an artery of freight traffic between Chennai and other major cities. This project will also benefit the common man, by increasing connectivity and accessibility across the city, with an effective decrease in travel time. After this project is completed, the locality of Maduravoyal is going to become a hub for cargo trade, setting it up for further growth and development.