Vandalur

 

Situated in the southwestern part of Chennai, Vandalur harbours the famous Vandalur Lake. Its strategic location on Tiruchi-Chennai Highway, adjoining Vandalur-Walajabad-Vandalur Road has transformed the area into one of the most sought-after localities in the city.

 

Vandalur is home to the Vandalur Reserve Forest, which accommodates Arignar Anna Zoological Park, the largest zoological garden in the Indian subcontinent. This attraction is the locality’s high point and provides the locality with a calm and serene tenor. Vandalur’s proximity to suburbs like Tambaram, Urapakkam, Perungalathur, Mudichur, and Padappai further fuels its realty demand.

 

Despite being situated in the outskirts of Chennai, Vandalur boasts of a well-maintained social, civic and commercial infrastructure with a multitude of schools, colleges, hospitals, restaurants, petrol bunks, ATMs, railway stations and bus stops present in the area.

 

Key Projects in Vandalur : 

Sri Vigneshwara Nagar

 

Connectivity and Transit Points

 

Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road intersects Vandalur, connecting it to GST Road and OMR. Other well-laid roads like Tiruchi-Chennai Highway, Vandalur-Walajabad-Vandalur Road, and Railway Station Road, connect Vandalur to other important localities of Chennai. Vandalur Flyover Bridge, situated close to the railway station, also facilitates easy accessibility.

 

The main bus stop in the region is Vandalur Bus Stop. Other bus stops include Mannivakkam School, Perungalathur, and TNSTC bus stops. Vandalur Railway Station, operating under Chennai Suburban Railway Network, facilitates rail transport to Chennai Beach, Nungambakkam, Chennai Egmore, Mambalam, Chrompet, Tambaram, and other areas falling under the southwest line.

 

Chennai’s primary railway station, Chennai Central is situated 37 km from Vandalur, and can be reached via SH-114 and Chennai Bypass Road. Local trains from Vandalur to Egmore can also be used to reach Chennai Central.

 

Vandalur shares proximity with Chennai International Airport, which is situated only 16 km from here. It can be reached via Tiruchi-Chennai Highway, within 30 minutes.

 

Major Landmarks

 

●     Tiruchi-Chennai Highway

●     Vandalur-Walajabad-Vandalur Road

●     Indian Oil Petrol Bunk

●     Vandalur Lake

●     Periyar Fish Farms

●     Saravana Industries

●     Pentagon Power Systems

●     HDFC Bank ATM

●     Bharat Petroleum Petrol Bunk

●     VGK Complex

 

Factors for Growth in the Past

 

Vandalur’s excellent connectivity via roads and public transportation was one of the main factors that paved the way for further development in the region. Availability of land was another prominent factor that caught the attention of well-known builders such as Pristine Prime Properties Pvt. Ltd, Adinath Foundations Pvt. Ltd, and Bala Abirami Builders & Developers, who set up several residential projects in Vandalur.

 

Residential and Commercial Market

 

Residential Market Trends

 

Residential plots dominate the residential sector in Vandalur. Apartments and independent houses come next. The average rate for multi-storey and builder floor apartments in Vandalur is Rs 3,625 per sq. ft. and Rs 3,738 per sq. ft., respectively. Residential plots in Vandlur are priced at an average rate of Rs 12,700 per sq. yd.

 

Quite a few rental properties can also be found in Vandalur. The average rate of 2-3 BHK units range from Rs 4 per sq. ft. to Rs 31 per sq. ft., and the average rent usually ranges from Rs 5,000 per month to Rs 37,000 per month.

 

Commercial Market Trends

 

Predominantly a residential locality, commercial properties form a small part of Vandalur’s real estate market. The average price for commercial plots in Vandalur is Rs 640 per sq. ft., and mid-large sized plots cost anywhere around Rs 30 lakh to Rs 200 crores.

 

Major Challenges

 

Traffic congestion is a major civic challenge in Vandalur. Petty crimes such as burglary and chain snatching are on the rise, as well.

 

In addition, a few roads leading to Vandalur are filled with potholes, which in turn results in frequent accidents, risking the safety of the residents. One such road is the Urapakkam GST Road, leading to Vandalur and Kelambakkam roads.

 

The Outer Ring Road joining GST Road is in bad shape, causing traffic congestion on the latter. This stretch is still under construction and is yet to be fully functional.

 

Factors for Growth in the Future

 

Vandalur’s upcoming residential projects like Pristine Lakshmi Nagar, Adinath Shantiniketan, KNR Abirami Webster Village, and ATS Estate Avatar City would contribute to Vandalur’s future growth story.

 

The completion of the monorail project between Vandalur and Velachery, will change the face of connectivity in Vandalur. The proposal to set up an intercity bus terminal in the locality, will also contribute to the area’s growth.

 

With Phase-I of the Outer Ring Road connecting Vandalur to Nemilichery nearing completion, Vandalur will enjoy smooth flow of traffic and better connectivity with the southern and northern suburbs of Chennai, making it more attractive for developers, builders, and investors alike.