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Porur, Chennai

Ratings & Reviews of Porur, Chennai

4.2
19 Ratings
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What’s good
  • Reputed Schools or Hospitals in the Vicinity
  • Business Hubs & Offices in Close Proximity
  • Plenty of Shopping & Entertainment Options Nearby
  • Near Metro or Good Public Transport
What’s Bad
  • Decaying or Broken Roads
  • Water Logging & Sewage Disposal Problems
  • Scarcity of Public Transport
  • Remote or Far Flung from City Centre

Porur, Chennai Reviews

Shantipriya
Former resident
Positive

Positives: Living in Porur area was a professional lifeline. Its closeness to major companies such DLF IT Park made the rental market very high, thus it was the best thing. Connectivity was good. Having top hospitals like Sri Ramachandra and MIOT International so nearby brought real calm of mind. The regular buses traveling on the Mount-Poona mallee Road were dependable. It had the feel of a self-contained centre for working professionals.

Negative

Negatives: The most difficult thing I encountered was the lack of overall cleanliness. On smaller residential streets, waste disposal was sometimes a problem. Additionally, some interior roads were always in bad repair. With Metro Phase 2 coming now.

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Tanuja
Tenant
Positive

Positives: Porur is great for tenants. It is close to Chennai Trade Centre and important hubs such Guindy, which is a big benefit. Good schools and Apollo Spectra Hospitals around the area. The rents seem fair for such a well-connected suburb, and the ongoing Metro Phase 2 work suggests even greater accessibility soon. Living here is quite sensible and practical.

Negative

Negatives: The obvious air pollution from the continuous heavy vehicle traffic presents my main challenge. Numerous of the little interior roadways have holes and inconsistent quality. Improved evening patrol would really help the feeling of safety here as in some residential regions there is lack of street lighting.

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Sonali
Owner
Positive

One of the best financial choices I have made has been Porur. Its great closeness to the IT corridor like DLF Cybercity, which promises excellent appreciation, greatly affected my choice. Establishing this as a safe and appealing residential area is the strong and contemporary infrastructure. The Alandur Metro Station is a brief drive away, offering quick and easy city-wide accessibility, thus making connectivity great. SIMS Hospital covers major medical support nearby, while top-notch educational resources abound including PSBB Millennium School. Planned development helps to make the neighbourhood in general even lovelier. My only recommendation for improvement is more public waste bins, especially near commercial areas.

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Ali
Owner
Positive

Positives: Living in Porur makes me happy mostly for its reasonable costs and great neighborhood character. This place offers access to top hospitals like SRM Institute of Medical Science, which is why I picked it. The value of the property has stabilized. For families, access to places like St. Francis Xavier's School is a major advantage.

Negative

Negatives: Three particular services demand urgent local government action although I adore the area. First of all, the piped water supply's dependability requires significant improvements in pressure and uniformity. Second, better control of the upkeep and regular trimming of trees along main roads would help to avoid overhead threats. Finally, improved nighttime safety depends on the installation of high-power street lighting in older regions.

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Sanjana
Tenant
Positive

For my family and me, relocating to Porur was the wisest move. Living here is really something I like because everything we require is very simple. The access is excellent; it's simple to get to work and knowing that emergency services, especially hospitals such Sri Ramachandra, are just minutes away offers much peace of mind. Porur Lake's presence offers a beautiful natural area and helps to guarantee a steady water supply, a crucial component in Chennai. The community is secure and has fantastic schools. Though I appreciate the neighborhood very much, local officials should enhance the consistency of street lighting and maintenance in some of the lesser residential back alleys. This is a great, secure, and practical residential location.

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Anand
Real estate agent
Positive

Offering a great balance of strong social infrastructure and strong growth potential, Porur is a great option for both investment and housing. Its strategic position links straight to prominent IT centers like DLF IT Park via Mount Poonamallee Road and the Chennai-Bangalore Highway, offering unmatched connectivity. The Chennai Metro Phase II, including the Porur Bypass station, is expected to greatly cut travel times and further quicken property values. Essential services are first-rate; close-by are world-class medical institutions like MIOT International and Sri Ramachandra Medical Center. Because of the constant intake of working people, investing here today guarantees great profits. Chennai's next vibrant real estate center, Porur really is.

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Paresh
Owner
Positive

Positives: Few years ago I relocated to Porur; it's among my best choices. Mount- Poonamallee Road and Chennai Bypass link Chennai's main parts quite well with the area. For regular travel, the closest metro station at Alandur simplifies transportation. I appreciate Porur's near distance to IT centers such Guindy Industrial Estate and DLF Cybercity. Having institutions such Sri Ramachandra and schools such PSBB Millennium provides great convenience. The neighborhood has experienced rapid expansion, and a combination of commercial and residential construction helps to keep rental demand high.

Negative

Negatives: The only problems I experience are some traffic snarls close to the Porur Junction during peak hours and some periodic waterlogging during heavy rain.

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Sanjay
Owner
Positive

Positives: Our home in Porur was purchased since it nicely integrates a tranquil setting with urban life. With excellent schools like St. Paul's and top hospitals like Apollo Spectra all within minutes, the region is self-sufficient and the access to the IT corridor is amazing. The easy travel around Chennai made possible by the good road connection via Mount-Poonamallee Road.

Negative

Negatives: Open public areas and inner streets should see a great improvement in waste management and general cleanliness. Finding somewhere to unwind is made difficult by the absence of properly kept parks and green areas. With broken surfaces impacting daily commutes, the road system is sometimes in disrepair.

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Zoya
Tenant
Positive

Near Guindy and the Chennai Trade Centre makes it perfect for IT experts. With the closest operational metro station being the far-off Chennai Central, Mount-Poonamallee Road and the continuing Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 project seems very encouraging. Essentials are taken care of nearby SRM Easwari Engineering College and SRI Ramachandra Hospital. I sometimes visit Phoenix Market City for weekend recreation. Rents here are usually reasonable compared to central Chennai, and the neighbourhood seems rather safe. I see two major facility shortcomings, a severe dearth of designated green areas and parks for leisure and frequently malfunctioning drainage system that leads to water logging throughout monsoon season.

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Kunal
Former resident
Positive

Positives: The location was the focus of everything. Working close to DLF made the brief trip to the IT centre a great benefit. Having the new Porur Bypass and Mount-Poona mallee Road nearby simplified travel around Chennai. Moreover, the abundance of excellent schools and hospitals like Dr. Rela's and the major Super Saravana Stores meant you virtually never had to leave the area for anything.

Negative

Negatives: Major trouble remained the total traffic congestion. Many interior streets felt more like a swimming pool than a road during every monsoon. The steady growth meant the road surfaces had far too many potholes, and we had trouble with a steady water supply during dry summers.

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Rikta
Tenant
Positive

Positives: Living here in Porur makes me so at ease; it's a very practical residential location near Chennai West. This location appealed to me since it's close to major IT centers like DLF Cyber City, where I labor, and the rent is still reasonable. The Chennai Bypass and Arcot Road have excellent connectivity; the Metro Phase 2 will be a major boost as well. Nearby, we have good schools and great hospitals like MIOT.

Negative

Negatives: Three things have to be addressed even though I am delighted. During peak office hours, traffic is very congested, which is aggravating. For walking, we really require more nearby parks or green areas. The scarcity of water throughout the height of summer also causes a serious problem for the people. It is generally a safe area.

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Anik
Real estate agent
Positive

Being the gate bridging West Chennai to important IT corridors and the downtown through Mount-Poonamallee Road is undoubtedly a 5-star investment with its special feature. Although not in the middle of things, it provides excellent affordability and strong rental yields. It is especially for IT experts employed close by at DLF Cyber City and Ln T Infotech. We have strong basic amenities including St. Paul's and Super Saravana Stores for convenient shopping as well as Sri Ramachandra Hospital. Because of continuous development, safety is great. With the future Porur station (Phase 2), Metro connection looks good. Better development of local parks to expand green areas and fundamental civic infrastructure. It is particularly some of the smaller side roads. It calls for significant maintenance work are absolutely critical for growth.

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Mohsin
Former resident
Positive

Positives: Porur was a great option given its strategic position close to the Chennai-Bengaluru Highway and rapid access to IT centers. A major benefit was the planned Metro connection through the Porur station. Along with renowned schools like Pon Vidyashram, top tier hospitals like MIOT and Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre were easily accessible. Daily life was made simple by local markets and shopping centers. It was a cheap and well connected site.

Negative

Negatives: The upkeep of internal and service roads often needed quick attention for such a developed area. One major obstacle was the long-pending completion of Metro Water connection work in many residential areas, which left roadways dug up and untidy for years.

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Raghav
Owner
Positive

Positives: Though the Chennai Bypass and the Mount-Poonamallee Road connect us directly, the soon opening Porur Junction Metro station on the Yellow Line is the real game-changer. Regarding amenities, excellent schools like Ramachandra and big hospitals are all close by. Furthermore, guaranteed the DLF IT Park guarantees this area is constantly flourishing. Our area is wonderful it seems safe and the locals are very friendly. Strong potential is found in Porur, which is also a lovely and secure neighbourhood. I strongly suggest it.

Negative

Negatives: The flyover has not solved the infamous peak-hour traffic problems we still encounter. For the future of our community, we also need better civic activities in water shortage control.

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Trisha
Owner
Positive

This location is where I purchased my house because of its good infrastructure, closeness to both lifestyle amenities and corporate centers, and access to key highways. The future metro corridor, big IT parks nearby and respected universities like Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research make it seem future-ready. Coming home to a quiet residential street not far from malls and cafes is my best thing after leaving work nearby. I would like to see the metro connection become operational more quickly and traffic on major intersections managed better. Still, I firmly advise Porur as a wonderful spot to own and reside.

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Rajesh
Tenant
Positive

Positives: Recently, I relocated to Porur in west Chennai and was drawn by its unique fusion of serenity and connectivity. Near the Bangalore Highway and Chennai Bypass, it has important roads connecting it to many districts of the city like Arcot Road and Kundrathur Road. Good institutions nearby include MIOT International Hospital and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. Renting here seems natural, and the neighbourhood seems secure. I love how simple it is to get evening shopping malls and IT parks.

Negative

Negatives: Two areas, nevertheless, demand development: the traffic congestion during peak hours and the still-emerging metro link that has not totally reduced commute yet. For a sensible Chennai rental option, Porur is all around highly recommended.

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Vignesh Vicky
Tenant
Murali H
Owner

Porur has many well-known schools, colleges, and hospitals in the vicinity. Some of the popular educational institutions in Porur include Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur Evangelical School, and Omega International School. Some of the famous hospitals in Porur are MIOT Hospital, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, and Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital. Nearby DLF Porur and 2km from MIOT Hospital opposite to Porur saravana stores and 5 km from Chennai Airport. Apart from these amenities, Porur also has several shopping malls, restaurants, and cinemas, making it a bustling locality. With its connectivity, good amenities, and strategic location, Porur is a popular choice among homebuyers and renters in Chennai. During peak office hours, the area faces traffic snarls. Ample traffic lights can be found here. Groundwater is good. The parking facility is easily found.

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Raghul S
Tenant

It is a peaceful residential locality on a dead-end street. There is no traffic and no sound.It is in a good location, and has Good Water, Good Lighting, Proper ventilation, High-Quality materials, Power backup provisions, etc.And having a good living atmosphere and A good visualised area. It was the western side of the Chennai railway stations are near from the locality. The first and the foremost negative of this locality Is than heavy traffic jams and heavy soundly area related to works.Now only the metro water connection and the drainage connection are been given to this area

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