Ashok Pillar
Ashok Pillar is a well-known residential locality in central Chennai, deriving its name from the replica of Emperor Ashoka's pillar installed at the junction where the roads from T. Nagar, K.K. Nagar, and Saidapet converge. This landmark junction serves as a major transit point, and the surrounding neighbourhood has developed into a dense residential area with a blend of independent houses and modern apartments. Ashok Pillar enjoys excellent connectivity through the Metro Blue Line, MTC buses, and proximity to the Guindy and T. Nagar commercial centres, making it one of the more sought-after mid-range residential localities in Chennai.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Ashok Pillar.
Chennai Corporation
Kodambakkam (Zone 10)
Ward(s): 144, 145
Zone 10 Office, Kodambakkam, Chennai 600024
Phone: 044-2480 1010
T. Nagar Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017
Phone: 044-2434 0065
Jurisdiction: Ashok Pillar, T. Nagar, West Mambalam, Saidapet
Mambalam-Guindy Taluk Office
Mambalam-Guindy Taluk
Saidapet, Chennai 600015
Phone: 044-2433 0620
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Ashok Pillar.
Ashok Pillar Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600083
Ashok Pillar, Chennai 600083
West Mambalam Head Post Office
Head Post Office · 600033
Postal Colony, West Mambalam, Chennai 600033
Phone: 044-2474 1362
Saidapet Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600015
Saidapet, Chennai 600015
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Ashok Pillar.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Ashok Pillar.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Ashok Pillar.
Ashok Nagar Corporation Park
5th Avenue, Ashok Nagar
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
West Mambalam Playground
West Mambalam, near Postal Colony
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in Ashok Pillar.
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Ashok Pillar.
Ashok Pillar Bus Stop
bus stop
Ashok Nagar Metro Station
metro · Blue Line
Saidapet Metro Station (nearby)
metro · Green Line
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Ashok Pillar.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 12B | Broadway | K.K. Nagar |
| 47 | Broadway | Ashok Nagar |
| 54 | Broadway | Vadapalani |
| 18B | Broadway | Guindy |
| 12A | Broadway | K.K. Nagar |
| M47 | Broadway | Ashok Nagar |
| 47B | Broadway | Valasaravakkam |
| 12C | K.K. Nagar | Thiruvanmiyur |
| S12 | Tambaram | K.K. Nagar |
| 12G | Guindy | K.K. Nagar |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Ashok Pillar.
T. Nagar
Chennai's premier shopping district, famous for Ranganathan Street, silk sari showrooms, and gold jewellery shops.
Egmore
A central Chennai neighbourhood anchored by Egmore Railway Station, the Government Museum, and some of the city's finest Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Nungambakkam
An upscale neighbourhood in central Chennai known for its consulates, fine-dining restaurants, Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden, and proximity to the city's business district.
Triplicane
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Chennai, Triplicane is renowned for the ancient Parthasarathy Temple and its vibrant, densely populated streets steeped in history.