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.
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.
San Thome Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Besant Nagar
Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1894
Besant Nagar
The School KFI (Krishnamurti Foundation)
School · ICSE · Est. 1973
Damodar Gardens, Besant Avenue, Besant Nagar
Bala Vidya Mandir
School · CBSE · Est. 1962
3rd Avenue, Besant Nagar
Besant Arundale Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1934
Theosophical Society Campus, Besant Nagar
Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1979
Adyar (near Besant Nagar)
Good Earth School
School · CBSE
4th Avenue, Besant Nagar
SBOA Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Besant Nagar
Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation · Est. 1973
Kotturpuram (near Besant Nagar)
St. Michael's Academy
School · Matriculation · Est. 1958
Adyar (near Besant Nagar)
Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1978
Indira Nagar (near Besant Nagar)
Chettinad Vidyashram
School · CBSE · Est. 1986
R.A. Puram (near Besant Nagar)
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
School · CBSE · Est. 1960
Adyar (accessible from Besant Nagar)
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Adyar (near Besant Nagar)
Adyar Gate Girls Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Lattice Bridge Road (near Besant Nagar)
Kalakshetra Foundation
College · Est. 1936
Tiruvanmiyur (near Besant Nagar)
IIT Madras
University · Est. 1959
IIT Campus, Adyar (near Besant Nagar)
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 |