Royapuram, Chennai

Royapuram is a major residential destination in the northern part of Chennai city in Tamil Nadu. The Royapuram railway station is a major connectivity lifeline and landmark in the region. This was southern India’s first railway station and was opened in the year 1856. This is also the Indian subcontinent’s oldest surviving railway station. Royapuram comprises of Egmore which is one of the busiest and most premium localities in Chennai. Egmore is home to several commercial buildings and residential projects. Egmore is also home to several landmarks including the Government Museum which is India’s second oldest museum and one of the national depository libraries, namely the Connemara Public Library. Egmore is also home to the Office of the Commissioner of Greater Chennai Police department.Egmore has transformed with several IT companies setting up shop here along with the development of the Old Mahabalipuram Road which is a major connectivity lifeline for the entire region. The busy CBD here is a major reason behind the rising demand for property in Royapuram. Navallur is another major residential destination in Royapuram and this is strategically located between Siruseri and Sholinganallur. The Anna Salai CBD and Nungambakkam can be accessed from Egmore. Purusaiwakkam is another important locality in Royapuram. Popular projects in Royapuram include Arihant Jashn, DLF Commanders Court and Yuga Sundara Vihar to name a few.The entire region currently has high capital values and several developers are now acquiring old buildings and complexes for developing brand new integrated commercial and residential spaces here. There are several road widening projects that have also been proposed for the region. Property prices have gone up by approximately 3.64% in the area as per Q3 2015 and prices range between INR 5, 211-16, 030 per sq. ft. for the same period. Leading developers like Akshaya Homes, Hiranandani, DLF, Arihant, Yuga, Larsen & Toubro, Olympia and Emami have a significant presence in the region and are coming up with premium residential projects for buyers.