Adyar

Located on the southern banks of Adyar River, this neighborhood extends across tree-lined avenues with educational institutions and commercial establishments throughout the area.

The British officials from Fort St. George utilized this region as hunting grounds in the 1680s before it became an official suburb of Madras in 1740.

The Theosophical Society headquarters, established in 1883, maintains extensive gardens and buildings where researchers study spiritual and religious philosophies.

Three Mass Rapid Transit System stations serve the area, while numerous bus routes connect residents to different parts of Chennai through the local depot.

The neighborhood maintains a green cover of 30.1 percent, significantly higher than Chennai's average of 14.9 percent, creating natural spaces within the urban setting.

Location: Chennai

Shares border with: Adyar River

GPS coordinates: 13.00645,80.25778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42