Puzhuthivakkam, Chennai

#262 among attractions in Chennai

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Puzhuthivakkam, commonly known as Ullagaram or Ullagaram–Puzhuthivakkam, is a southern neighbourhood of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. Puzhuthivakkam loosely translates to dust neighborhood. The neighbourhood is part of the Greater Chennai Corporation, following Chennai's expansion into Kanchipuram district. Puzhuthivakkam is located between the neighborhoods of Madipakkam, Adambakkam, Velachery, Pallikaranai, and Nanganallur. Puzhuthivakkam was initially developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Upon completion of the MRTS extension line, the neighborhood will be served by Puzhuthivakkam railway station. As of 2011, the town had a population of 53,322. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°58'27"N, 80°12'9"E

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Puzhuthivakkam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Phoenix Marketcity, Anjaneya Temple, Adambakkam Lake, Velachery Lake.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Phoenix Marketcity, Chennai
31 min walk • Phoenix Marketcity, located in the vibrant city of Chennai, India, stands as a premier shopping destination that captivates visitors with its vast array of retail options and entertainment facilities. This sprawling shopping centre, nestled in the Velachery area...
1 miNW
Temple
Anjaneya Temple, Chennai
26 min walk • The Anjaneya Temple at Nanganallur, Chennai is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Hanuman. The principal idol of Hanuman is 32-feet tall and sculpted from a single piece of granite, which the second tallest Hanuman after Panchavatee near Puducherry.
1 miNW
Lake
Adambakkam Lake, Chennai
25 min walk • Adambakkam Lake is a lake in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. This lake gives the name for the nearby locality of Chennai, the area of Adambakkam.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Velachery Lake, Chennai
31 min walk • Velachery aeri, or Velachery lake, is one of the lakes inside Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with a good stock of water all through the year.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Madipakkam, Chennai
20 min walk • Madipakkam is residential locality situated in south of Chennai, India. It has been recently placed under the Greater Chennai Corporation.
1.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Adambakkam, Chennai
29 min walk • Adambakkam is a neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is primarily a residential locality situated in South Chennai. Adambakkam area comes under Velachery taluk and Alandur taluk, Chennai District of Chennai Corporation.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Palavanthangal, Chennai
34 min walk • Pazhavanthangal is a southern neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is served by the Pazhavanthangal railway station of the Beach-Tambaram suburban railway route in Chennai. It is one of the neighborhoods that is very close to the Chennai International Airport.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Nanganallur, Chennai
18 min walk • Nanganallur or Nangainallur is one of the southern neighbourhood of Chennai, India. Since September 2011, it is a part of Chennai Corporation. It is a residential area close to the Chennai International Airport. In Tamil language, Nangainallur means place of good-natured women.
1.3 miE
Neighbourhood
Velachery, Chennai
33 min walk • Velachery is a commercial and residential area in south Chennai, and is the largest commercial centre in south Chennai.
0.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Subramania Nagar, Chennai
16 min walk • Subramania Nagar is a residential area within Madipakkam, a southern suburb of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India. Subramania Nagar is one oldest parts of Madipakkam. As early as 1975 people started settling down in this area. Before the settlements it used to be an area under agriculture.
1.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Ayyappa Nagar, Chennai
29 min walk • Ayyappa Nagar is a residential area within Madipakkam, a southern suburb of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India. It was named after the temple built there to Lord Ayyappa, notable, like Sabarimala, for having eighteen steps. Ayyappa Nagar has eighteen streets and extends from Sabari Salai to Keelkattalai.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Puzhuthivakkam?

Nearby attractions include Subramania Nagar, Chennai (16 min walk), Nanganallur, Chennai (18 min walk), Madipakkam, Chennai (20 min walk).

How to get to Puzhuthivakkam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Puzhuthivakkam:

Bus

Puzhuthivakkam Bus Stand (1 min walk)
Sadasiva Nagar • Lines: M1, V51 (16 min walk)

Light rail

Velachery • Lines: 1 (32 min walk)

Train

Palavanthangal (39 min walk)