Choolaimedu
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| Coordinates: 13°03′46″N 80°13′39″E / 13.0628°N 80.2275°ECoordinates: 13°03′46″N 80°13′39″E / 13.0628°N 80.2275°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai District |
| Metro | Chennai |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chennai Corporation |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 600094 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 10 |
| Legislative Assembly constituency | Thousand Lights |
| Planning agency | CMDA |
| Civic agency | Chennai Corporation |
| Website | www |
Choolaimedu is a large residential and commercial locality in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India]]. It borders Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, M.M.D.A.Colony, Aminjikarai, Mahalingapuram and Nungambakkam. Previously a part of Puliyur village, Choolaimedu has now become a hub for commercial interests and connects two of the busiest routes in Chennai, namely Arcot Road and Nelson Manickam Road. Some fifty years ago this locality mostly belongs to the Muslims and Sowrsshtra's. This is very evident from the names of streets in Choolaimedu high road like Abdullah street, Ameerjhan street, Basha street, sharfudeen street, Sowrashtra Nagar 1st street to Sowrashtra Nagar 10th street and Zackariah colony streets, etc.
Both Nungambakkam and Kodambakkam railway stations lies closest to Choolaimedu. Choolaimedu is closer to prestigious institutions like Loyola College,, Meenakshi Engineering College & Panimalar Polytechnic, Choolaimedu is undergoing expansive development with new super malls from AMPAA Constructions. Owing to its proximity to transport facilities and the commercial hub of Chennai - T. Nagar, there are a number of mansions and hostels providing paid accommodation to employed men and women in the area. Nelson Manickam Road bus line connects buses from the eastern suburbs of Chennai to the south and the west of Chennai. The Nungambakkam railway station is a bustling transit point with heavy commuter traffic. With the development of the city, road traffic has gradually become a menace for pedestrians who commute in thousands every day. Eateries and Supermarkets of good quality are sprouting up to meet consumer demands that include Spencer's Daily on Nelson Manickam Road, Heritage Fresh on Choolaimedu High Road (near Zackariah Colony), Reliance at Abdullah street and Hanifa Departmental Store, MORE super market on Choolaimedu High Road. The Anna Nedum Pathai (also called Anna high road) Market is a busy market round the clock which houses all the daily needs like vegetables, fruits, groceries, etc.
There are numerous temples, churches & mosques for the residents in the locality, notable temples being Gangai Amman Kovil & Shiva Vishnu Kovil, Ascension Church, Kodambakkam mosque, Choolaimedu mosque, Sowrashtra Nagar 10th street mosque on Choolaimedu. The Nungambakkam Railway subway was one of the few 4 lane railway subways in Chennai at the time it was opened in the early 80's.
The sprawling & busy Chitra Avenue residential & commercial complexes near Nungambakkam railway station, was once a silent staff quarters of the Loyola College.
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