GKM Colony, Ambattur

#39 among attractions in Ambattur

Neighbourhood

Map

Facts and practical information

General Kumaramangalam Colony is a sub-neighbourhood of Perambur, Chennai. It was initially created as a residential area for ex-Military persons. It is named after Paramasiva Prabhakar Kumaramangalam, a former Indian Army Chief of Staff. ()

Coordinates: 13°6'43"N, 80°13'15"E

Address

Ayanavaram (Agaram South)Ambattur India

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Ambattur

Day trips

GKM Colony – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Regional Railway Museum, Spectrum Mall, ICF Lake, Bodyguard Muniswaran Temple.

1.1 miSW
Museum
Regional Railway Museum, Chennai
29 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Chennai, India, the Regional Railway Museum stands as a testament to the rich heritage of Indian Railways. This captivating museum, dedicated to the history and development of rail transport in the southern region of the country, offers...
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Spectrum Mall, Chennai
27 min walk • Spectrum Mall, a bustling shopping center in the heart of Chennai, India, stands as a modern testament to the city's growth and the evolving shopping culture. This contemporary commercial hub is strategically located, offering a diverse range of retail outlets, dining...
0.6 miS
Lake
ICF Lake, Ambattur
16 min walk • ICF Lake, or ICF aeri, is a rain-fed reservoir located at Villivakkam and Ayanavaram areas of Chennai, India, reaching its peak levels during the monsoon seasons.
1.2 miNE
Temple
Bodyguard Muniswaran Temple, Chennai
31 min walk • Bodyguard Muniswaran Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Muneeswarar. This is a small temple located in the main area of Chennai Metropolitan Area. This temple is located just 1.5 km away from the Central Railway Station.
~1580 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Periyar Nagar, Ambattur
8 min walk • Periyar Nagar, named after the Tamil leader Periyar E. V. Ramasamy is a developed residential area in North Chennai, a metropolitan city,which is developed in short time in Tamil Nadu, India.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Villivakkam, Ambattur
22 min walk • Villivakkam is a neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is served by the Villivakkam railway station on the Chennai Central–Arakkonam suburban section.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Agaram, Ambattur
19 min walk • Agaram is a neighbourhood of Perambur and a developed residential area in North Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Thiru. Vi. Ka Nagar, Ambattur
25 min walk • Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar or TVK Nagar or Thiru. V. Kalyaanasundaram Nagar, named after the Tamil scholar Thiru. V. Kalyanasundaram, is a developed residential area in North Chennai, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu, India.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Peravallur, Ambattur
21 min walk • Peravallur is a developed residential area, located on the north - western corner of Madras, a metropolitan city in Tamil Nadu state, India.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ayanavaram, Ambattur
30 min walk • Ayanpuram, or Ayanavaram, is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. Konnur High Road, one of the important connecting roads in Chennai runs through Ayanavaram.
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kolathur, Ambattur
19 min walk • Kolathur is a neighborhood located in the northwestern region of Chennai, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to GKM Colony?

Nearby attractions include Periyar Nagar, Ambattur (8 min walk), Thirumalai nagar, Ambattur (11 min walk), Jawahar Nagar, Ambattur (12 min walk), ICF Lake, Ambattur (16 min walk).

How to get to GKM Colony by public transport?

The nearest stations to GKM Colony:

Train

Perambur Loco Works (12 min walk)
Villivakkam (20 min walk)

Bus

ICF MTC Terminus (23 min walk)
Villivakkam MTC Bus Terminus (25 min walk)