Nellikuppam

Situated around the Nellikuppam Main Road, Nellikuppam is a locality in South Chennai. It enjoys proximity to the Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, and is surrounded by localities such as Kattur, Thaiyur, Kalavakkam, and Kalvoy. Velichi, mainly a patch of greenery, is also in proximity to the region.

Despite being a small-sized locality, Nellikuppam includes noteworthy educational institutions like Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, S S N College of Engineering, Pus Ammapettai, and S S N School of Management & Computer Applications. Sri Bairavar Malai Koil Temple and Pooranabrahmam Temple also lie within the region, attracting tourist traffic from near and afar. In addition, the famous Siddha Yogi Siva Shankar Baba's Ashram finds a place here.

Chettinad Health City is located 19km from the area, providing medical services to the nearby localities, as well as offering graduate and postgraduate courses. The PBEL City Chennai is the most awaited residential project in the region. EV Stores and KVR Shoppe are popular stores for everyday utilities. And several popular eateries such as Al-Zair Restaurant and City Tower Restaurant are scattered around the region.

Connectivity and Transit Points

Nellikuppam Road provides easy accessibility within Nellikuppam, as well as to the rest of Chennai. Its proximity to the Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway is a bonus. Local buses ply to and from the Nellikuppam bus stop, easily connecting commuters to nearby localities. The other bus stations, around the region, include Kodangi bus stop, Melaiyur bus stop, and Venbedu Bus Stop, to name a few.

The Guduvancheri Railway Station operates under the Chennai Suburban Railway Network. It lies at a distance of 13km from here, and can be reached via public buses or auto-rickshaws. Chennai International Airport, on the other hand, is 33km away, and can be accessed viaNellikuppam Road or MDR598 and Tiruchi-Chennai Highway or National Highway 45.

Major Landmarks

•        Nellikuppam Lake
•        Nellikuppam bus stop
•        Nellikuppam Road
•        Asvini Foundations

Factors for Growth in the Past

Development of the Nellikuppam Road single-handedly contributed to the growth of Nellikuppam. Its proximity to well-developed regions such as Kelambakkam and Ammapettai, opened new doors for development in the area, giving its realty market a boost. Availability of enough public transport was yet another growth factor.

Residential Market Analysis

Residential plots or lands dominate the property spectrum in Nellikuppam. Apartments are available here, but not in large numbers. The sale price for plots or lands in Nellikuppam ranges from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 30 lakh, depending on the size of the plot. 3 BHK apartments in Nellikuppam are priced typically between Rs 22 lakh to 28 lakh. The rent prices for 1-3 BHK units range from Rs 3,000 per month to Rs 7,000 per month.

Major Challenges

Nellikuppam sometimes deals with garbage disposal issues. The civic authorities have, however, identified this problem and are looking at ways to resolve it. Additionally, stagnation of rainwater at the intersection of GST Road and Nellikuppam Road has been an issue. The locality will benefit from a few more MTC buses operating in the region.

Factors for Growth in the Future

Residential project development in Nellikuppam is slowly picking up. The popular upcoming projects in Nellikuppam are Asvini Amanya Phase II and III by Asvini Foundations Pvt Ltd. More builders are expected to enter Nellikuppam real estate market in the coming years.

The premier sugar generation facility at Nellikuppam, EID Parry India Ltd, has already been a major source of income for a number of locals in the area. Murugappa Group has plans to extend this facility further, as a result of which new jobs will be created. This in turn will increase the demand for housing and thus the overall economy of the area.