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Ayanavaram
Ayanavaram
neighbourhood
Websitewww.chennai.tn.nic.in


Ayanvaram is one of the many suburban localities of Chennai and is located in West Chennai about 8 kilometres from the city center. The Konnur High Road, one of the important connecting roads in Chennai runs through Ayanavaram. Ayanavaram is one of the peripheral commercial areas of Chennai.

Attractions

Ayanavaram houses Thiruvateeswarar Hospital, the then Tamil Nadu State Corporation. Besides, in the vicinity are Yasodha Hospital, Leprosy Centre, and Technical Training Centre.

Kalikamba Kameswarar Temple and Lutheran Church are a few other attractions.

Living

The region from east to west is frequently provided with banks, small market places and wedding halls. The Aspiran Garden Colony, Mettu Street and Railway Quarters are the popular residential places in Ayanavaram. The colony is located close to the northern limits of the city outskirts.

Accessibility

Bus, train or taxi are the various modes of transportation to reach Ayanavaram. City bus routes include 20 (from Paris corner), 23C (from Besant Nagar), 27D (from Foreshore Estate).Ayanavaram bus depot serves as a connectivity hub for the nearby Chennai suburbs.

Ayanavaram is reasonably well connected and is about 7 kms from George Town or Vepery. The nearest train station (about 2 km) to Ayanavaram is Perambur Railway Station. The Chennai Airport is about 12 kms south of Ayanavaram.

Educational Institution

  1. Kannada Sangha Higher Secondary School
  2. Dhanish Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Areas/Main roads in and around Ayanavaram

  • Villivakkam
  • Konnur (high road)
  • ICF
  • Perambur