Madipakkam, Chennai

Madipakkam is located in South Chennai. It sits between Velachery, Nanganallur, Adambakkam and the Pallikaranai marsh belt. The locality has earned an average rating of 4.0/5 by reviewers. The setting is mostly low-rise apartments and independent houses with small neighbourhood markets. The official PIN code is 600091.

The locality falls within the Greater Chennai Corporation and is largely covered by its map. Wards numbered in the high 180s cover many streets in Madipakkam. The zone–ward mapping for Perungudi covers 183-191, and recent reports on road restoration specifically mention the two Madipakkam wards. Madipakkam sits just north of the Pallikaranai Marsh, a Ramsar-listed wetland that influences local drainage and ecology across the southern arc of Chennai. The marsh is a protected system under state and national programmes.

Ongoing directives aim to safeguard its hydrology and boundaries. Those exploring the market today will find 10 new projects.

Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport

Velachery MRTS is located west of the city, serving as the suburban rail terminus. The St Thomas Mount complex is the larger interchange a few kilometres away, where suburban rail, the Blue Line, and the planned Corridor-5 intersect. For metro access, residents typically use the Blue Line to OTA–Nanganallur Road. The station has customer facilities, parking at the A1 entrance, lifts, and standard last-mile options. Trains run toward the Airport in one direction and toward Wimco Nagar Depot in the other. Short city trips are handled by MTC small buses. Also, regular routes that connect Velachery, Adambakkam, and Medavakkam.

The S13 shuttle between Velachery, Vijayanagar, and Adambakkam bus stand is a standard last-mile service in this belt. Airport access is quick in off-peak hours. Drives from Madipakkam to Chennai International can take under 20 minutes, and the point-to-point distance is roughly 7.0km. Flyers prefer a cab to the terminal and a metro ride back during peak traffic to keep time predictable. Phase-II metro work is active across the city. Corridor-5 is progressing toward a St Thomas Mount interchange. CMRL has planned more trains on Phase-I corridors, which should reduce peak waits on the Airport–Wimco Nagar line.

Distance From Important Localities/Landmarks

How People Rate Madipakkam

Madipakkam has secured a score of 4.0 out of 5. The area showcases:

Young professionals call Madipakkam convenient because last-mile hops are short and predictable. Velachery MRTS and St Thomas Mount suburban–metro hub are close to each other. Daily rides to Velachery or Nanganallur can take under ten minutes outside peak hours. Point-to-point cab rides from Velachery have been as short as seven minutes during off-peak hours. Nightlife is quieter than in Velachery.

Families highlight the lived-in feel and the ability to handle most chores within a short circle. Supermarkets, clinics, and tuition centres are scattered across the inner lanes. Multi-speciality hospitals and malls are concentrated in Velachery and Pallikaranai. School choice is broad in and around Madipakkam. Parents often shortlist campuses in the adjacent areas of Nanganallur and Velachery.

Investors and owners describe steady rentability and end-user demand. Typical 2BHK asks in the cluster range from the mid-teens to the low-twenties per month. This keeps occupancies stable across seasons and supports indicative gross yields in the mid-threes to low-fours for mid-segment units. Sale prices trend below the prime pockets in Velachery yet track market movements.

Market Trends & Investment Potential

Apartment prices in Madipakkam are primarily in the mid-segment range. Recent listings show that the locality's average sale price is 6,850 per sq ft. The other sources’ price trend page shows an average of ₹7,721 per sq ft and a year-on-year increase. Independent houses and plots vary more by street width and building age. Yet they still track close to Velachery demand without matching its peak rates. However, many current ads fall within the ₹18,000-₹22,000 range, depending on the pocket, furnishings, and building condition. These levels maintain healthy occupancy and reflect broader rental firmness across South Chennai.