Besant Nagar
Besant Nagar, often called Bessie by locals, is a premium residential neighbourhood nestled between the coast and Adyar. Its crown jewel is Elliot's Beach, a quieter, cleaner alternative to Marina Beach that draws walkers, joggers, and families every evening. The Ashtalakshmi Temple perched on the shoreline and the Velankanni Church nearby make the beachfront a culturally rich stretch. Besant Nagar's tree-lined avenues and proximity to the Theosophical Society make it one of the most liveable parts of Chennai.
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Besant Nagar is named after Annie Besant, the British theosophist and Indian independence activist who established the Theosophical Society's headquarters nearby in Adyar.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Besant Nagar.
Chennai Corporation
Adyar (Zone 13)
Ward(s): 173, 174, 175, 176
Zone 13 Office, Adyar, Chennai 600020
Phone: 044-2441 0910
Adyar Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Lattice Bridge Road, Adyar, Chennai 600020
Phone: 044-2441 3525
Jurisdiction: Adyar, Besant Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Kotturpuram
Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk Office
Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk
Royapettah, Chennai 600014
Phone: 044-2852 1675
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Besant Nagar.
Besant Nagar SO
Sub Post Office · 600090
4th Avenue, Besant Nagar, Chennai 600090
Phone: 044-2491 6030
Kalakshetra Colony SO
Sub Post Office · 600090
Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai 600090
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Besant Nagar.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Besant Nagar.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Besant Nagar.
Besant Nagar Beach Jogging Track
Elliot's Beach Promenade
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Besant Nagar.
Arignar Anna Govt HSS
4 Th Main Road, Besant Nagar,Ururadyar Chennai 90, 600090
CPS Odai Kuppam
1, Mahalakshmi Koil Street, Odaikuppam, Besant Nagar, 600090
Children's Paradise Matriculation School
117, Odaikuppam, Besant Nagar, 600090
Olcott Kuppam Primary School
Urur Kuppam, Bajanai Koil Street,Besent Nagar, 600090
Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School
No:2 Besant Avenue, Besant Nagar,Chennai, 600090
RBI Staff Quarters School
Reserve Bank Staff Quarters School, Besant Nagar Chennai, 600090
Shanthi Nursery & Primary School
52, Ellaiamman Koil St, Adyar, Chennai, 600090
St. John's English School & Jr College
No. 2, Second Cross Street, Customs Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai., 600090
The Besant Theosophical Hr. Sec. School
No.2, Arundale Beach Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai-600090., Besant Nagar, 600090
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Besant Nagar.
Besant Nagar Bus Terminus
bus stop
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Besant Nagar.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 6B | Broadway | Besant Nagar |
| 41C | T. Nagar | ECR (Akkarai) |
| 19C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 5C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| M25 | Adyar | Besant Nagar Beach |
| 29C | Ennore | Thiruvanmiyur |
| T19 | T. Nagar | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 23C | Broadway | Adyar Depot |
| 47A | Broadway | Besant Nagar |
| M70 | Broadway | Adyar |
| 6A | Broadway | Besant Nagar |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Besant Nagar.
Adyar
A well-established residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, known for the Theosophical Society, Adyar River, and its leafy, tree-lined streets.
Mylapore
One of Chennai's oldest neighbourhoods, Mylapore is the cultural heart of the city, famous for the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Cathedral, and a vibrant arts scene.
Velachery
A rapidly growing residential and IT hub in south Chennai, home to the Phoenix MarketCity mall and well connected by metro rail.
Thiruvanmiyur
A coastal neighbourhood in south Chennai, blending ancient temple heritage with modern IT-corridor connectivity.