Alwarpet
Alwarpet is one of Chennai's most prestigious residential localities, bordered by the Adyar River to the south and the bustling commercial corridors of T. Nagar and Mylapore nearby. The neighbourhood is characterised by elegant bungalows, gated apartment complexes, and quiet, well-maintained streets lined with rain trees. Its central location provides easy access to cultural hubs like the Music Academy on TTK Road and commercial areas along C.P. Ramaswamy Road. Alwarpet strikes a fine balance between peaceful residential living and urban convenience.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Alwarpet.
Chennai Corporation
Teynampet (Zone 9)
Ward(s): 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
Zone 9 Office, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Phone: 044-2434 6583
Teynampet Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Phone: 044-2434 2260
Jurisdiction: Alwarpet, Teynampet, Nandanam, R.A. Puram, Boat Club
Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk Office
Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk
Royapettah, Chennai 600014
Phone: 044-2852 1675
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Alwarpet.
Alwarpet SO
Sub Post Office · 600018
TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018
Phone: 044-2499 0018
CP Ramaswamy Road SO
Sub Post Office · 600018
CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Alwarpet.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Alwarpet.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Alwarpet.
Boat Club Ground
R.A. Puram, near Alwarpet
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Nageswara Rao Park (Luz)
Luz, Mylapore (near Alwarpet border)
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in Alwarpet.
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Alwarpet.
Chettinad Vidyashram
School · CBSE · Est. 1964
R.A. Puram, near Alwarpet, Chennai 600028
PSBB Senior Secondary School (K.K. Nagar branch accessible)
School · CBSE · Est. 1958
K.K. Nagar, near Alwarpet
The Hindu Senior Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1934
Pycrofts Road, near Alwarpet, Chennai 600014
St. Ebbas Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Alwarpet, Chennai 600018
Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1943
Mylapore (near Alwarpet), Chennai 600004
Holy Angels Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1955
R.A. Puram, near Alwarpet, Chennai 600028
St. Michael's Academy
School · Matriculation · Est. 1903
Mylapore, near Alwarpet, Chennai 600004
CPC Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Alwarpet, Chennai 600018
Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1963
Mylapore (near Alwarpet)
Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1979
Adyar (near Alwarpet border)
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
School · CBSE · Est. 1968
Boat Club, R.A. Puram (near Alwarpet)
P.S. Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1917
Mylapore (near Alwarpet), Chennai 600004
Corporation Higher Secondary School, Alwarpet
School · State Board
Alwarpet, Chennai 600018
DAV Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Gopalapuram, near Alwarpet, Chennai 600086
Stella Maris College
College · Est. 1947
Cathedral Road, near Alwarpet, Chennai 600086
Ethiraj College for Women
College · Est. 1948
Egmore (accessible from Alwarpet), Chennai 600008
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Alwarpet.
Teynampet Metro
metro · Blue Line
Nandanam Metro
metro · Blue Line
Alwarpet Bus Stop (TTK Road)
bus stop
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Alwarpet.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 5C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 19B | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 23C | Broadway | Adyar |
| T19 | T. Nagar | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 47A | Broadway | Adyar |
| 41C | T. Nagar | ECR (Akkarai) |
| M21 | Mylapore | Adyar Depot |
| 29C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| S29 | Tambaram | Mylapore |
| 11C | Broadway | Tambaram |
| 36A | Anna Nagar | Thiruvanmiyur |