Vandalur is located in the southern corridor of Chennai and falls under Chennai. The area comes under the Chennai South zone and carries the PIN code 600048.
The locality sits along the GST Road stretch and is widely recognised as the southern entry point into the city. It shares borders with neighbourhoods such as Tambaram, Perungalathur, Mannivakkam and Guduvancheri. The presence of the well-known Arignar Anna Zoological Park has also given the area strong regional identity.
Development activity in Vandalur has increased steadily over the last few years. There are 1 projects in early planning stages. Recently launched developments stand at 1. The area also includes 10 completed projects and 10 ready-to-move societies.
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport
Road access plays a key role in the growth of this area. These roads link the neighbourhood to Tambaram, Perungalathur, Kelambakkam and other southern parts of the city.
The nearest railway access is through Vandalur Railway Station, which falls on the Chennai Suburban Railway network. This line connects the locality to Tambaram and Chennai Beach.
Residents also use suburban rail more frequently than metro for daily travel.
Regular buses operate towards Tambaram, Chengalpattu and central Chennai.
The airport is accessible through GST Road and Outer Ring Road.
Religious and spiritual centres are also accessible through Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Vandalur, Sri Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Vandalur, Sri Selva Ganapathy Temple, Vandalur, Moogambigai Temple, Vandalur, Amman Temple, Vandalur.
The area also benefits from proximity to IT parks and industrial corridors, making it convenient for working professionals in the southern IT belt of Chennai.
Nearby Localities/Landmarks | Distance |
Vandalur to Tambaram | 5.7 km |
Vandalur to Perungalathur | 2.1 km |
Vandalur to Guduvancheri | 7.3 km |
Vandalur to Mannivakkam | 2.1 km |
Vandalur to Chennai International Airport | 13.8 km |
Vandalur to Arignar Anna Zoological Park | 3.6 km |
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Market Trends & Investment Potential
Buying activity in Vandalur is largely driven by people looking for homes rather than speculative investors. Rental movement is moderate and depends on families and working tenants.
Overall, Vandalur reflects gradual price movement supported by practical housing demand.