Mannivakkam is an upcoming locality in Chennai, situated towards the city’s southwest region. It is located in Kattankolathur City in Tamil Nadu with the postal head office at Vandalur. Mannivakkam is surrounded by a number of popular Chennai metropolitan suburbs including Karasangal, Bharati Nagar, Bharati Nagar, Mudichur and Vandalur. In the past few years, Mannivakkam has seen tremendous commercial and residential growth, further driving development and social infrastructure in the area. Read on to know what makes Mannivakkam an ideal location to move to or invest in.

Connectivity

Like most suburbs in Chennai, Mannivakkam, too, is well connected to all parts of the city. Since this locality is situated west of Tambaram, it sits on the State Highway that connects GST Road to Oragadam from the Vandalur Junction. Mannivakkam also offers unparalleled accessibility to all parts of Chennai and surrounding suburbs via arterial roads namely GST Road and Chennai Outer Ring Road, state and national highways including NH4, NH5, NH45 and NH205.

Commute

One of the biggest concerns of working professionals today is their commute. Long hours in a vehicle can take its toll on daily life, and as a result, there are an increasing number of people opting for homes closer to work. With a home in Mannivakkam, your commute will be a breeze. This suburb is home to multiple bus stands and railway stations that will drastically reduce your travel time to and fro work and home. These include:

 

  • Mannivakkam Junction bus stop
  • Karasangal bus stop in Padappai
  • Thangavel bus stop in Varadharajapuram
  • Vandalur railway station
  • Urapakkam Railway station

Proximity

Located in Chennai’s southwest region and west of Tambaram, Mannivakkam is situated close to several other well-known suburbs and districts. Tambaram is located 7.5 km away from here. Other prominent areas situated along the GST Road in close proximity are Perungalathur, which is 6.4 km away, Vandalur is 4.4 km away, and Urapakkam is 6.1 km away. If you travel a little further, you will find a few more suburbs namely Manimangalam which is 7.6 km away; Guduvancheri is 7.3 km away, and the Tambaram railway station is 10 km away.

Educational institutions

Mannikvakkam is surrounded by multiple schools, colleges and other educational institutions as well as institutions for extracurricular activities. Finding a home close to your child’s school or college is of vital importance to parents. Education is something that should not be compromised on and prioritising your child’s commute is never a bad idea. If you’re considering moving to Mannivakkam but are concerned about your child’s education, you have nothing to worry about. Mannivakkam has a mixture of international schools, day care centres and elementary schools to choose from including:

 

  • PERI School No:1, near West Tambaram
  • Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Alwin International School in Padappai
  • Shree Niketan Patasala
  • Narayana e-Techno School in Mudichur

Hospitals and banks

Another major concern several homebuyers have is proximity to hospitals and banks. This is not an irrational fear as nobody wants to be stranded in an isolated location without any access to emergency facilities. But if you live in Mannivakkam, this will not be a concern at all as there are a number of hospitals and banks scattered across this neighbourhood. Here are a few of the most prominent ones:

 

  • Hindu Mission Hospital, GST Road
  • Deepam Hospitals, West Tambaram
  • Mano Hospital, Tambaram
  • AG Hospital, West Tambaram
  • Annai Arul Hospital, Tambaram
  • Sayee Hospital, Padappai

 

Several reputed banks namely HDFC Banks, Karur Vysya Banks, City Union Bank, Lakshmi Villas Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, etc. have branches in Mannivakkam.

Social infrastructure

Mannivakkam offers residents and homebuyers plenty of options for entertainment and relaxation. Whether you wish to try a new cuisine with your family, enjoy a movie, talk a stroll in a park or go shopping, Mannivakkam has something for everybody. Restaurants and eateries in Mannivakkam include:

 

  • Chettinad Hot Kitchen
  • Alsafa Restaurant
  • Café Coffee Day
  • Ayyanar Restaurant
  • Disco Chettinad Restaurant

 

Nature lovers can enjoy their time in one of the many parks and green spaces found in Manivakkam including:

 

  • Asthalakshmi Nagar Park
  • Thiruvalluvar Park
  • Bharathiyar Park
  • Annai Theresa Nagar Park

 

The increasing urbanisation of Chennai has given rise to a number of rapidly developing suburbs and burgeoning localities, and Mannivakkam is one of them. With great social infrastructure and a good balance between commercial and residential projects, Mannivakkam is well on its way to becoming a real estate hotspot just outside the city of Chennai. If you’re looking for your next ready-to-occupy home, be sure to keep Mannivakkam in mind. For patrons interested in luxury apartments, head over to Casagrand Miro located just 15 minutes away from the Tambaram Railway Station. Visit Casagrand for more information about this project and other residential properties in Mannivakkam, Chennai and other cities in India.