Choolaimedu
Choolaimedu (also spelled Choolaimedu or Chulaimedu) is a well-established residential locality nestled between Nungambakkam, Aminjikarai, and Kodambakkam in central Chennai. The neighbourhood is best known for the V.O. Chidambaram (VOC) Grounds, a popular open space used for political rallies, exhibitions, and public events. Its central location provides excellent connectivity to T. Nagar, Anna Nagar, and Egmore, making it a sought-after residential area with a mix of old independent houses and modern apartments.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Choolaimedu.
Chennai Corporation
Kodambakkam (Zone 10)
Ward(s): 108, 109, 110
Zone 10 Office, Kodambakkam, Chennai 600024
Phone: 044-2480 0510
Nungambakkam Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600034
Phone: 044-2827 3850
Jurisdiction: Choolaimedu, Nungambakkam, Aminjikarai, Chetpet
Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk Office
Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk
Egmore, Chennai 600008
Phone: 044-2819 0845
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Choolaimedu.
Choolaimedu Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600094
Choolaimedu, Chennai 600094
Nungambakkam Head Post Office
Head Post Office · 600034
Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600034
Phone: 044-2827 2490
VOC Nagar Post Office
Branch Post Office · 600094
VOC Nagar, Chennai 600094
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Choolaimedu.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Choolaimedu.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Choolaimedu.
VOC Grounds Walking Track
VOC Grounds, Choolaimedu, Chennai 600094
5:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Choolaimedu Corporation Park
Choolaimedu, Chennai 600094
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Choolaimedu.
Allwyn Matric High School
44/57, Kannagi Street,Choolaimedu, Chennai, 600094
Anjugam Primary School
No.53,Anna Nedum Padai,Choolaimedu, Chennai-600094, 600094
Arputharaj Matriculation Higher Secondary School
9/8, Nelson Manickam Road, Choolaimedu, 600094
Arul Selvan Venkatesh Prabu Nursery And Primary School
No. 1, Indira Gandhi Street , Choolaimedu , Chennai, 600094
C.P.S Namachivayapuram
No. 35/4, East Namachivayapuram, Choolaimedu, Chennai, 600094
CHS Thiruvalluvarpuram
45A,Sankarapuram Main Road, Thiruvalluvarpuram,Choolaimedu,Chennai-94, 600094
CHSS Choolaimedu
17 Choolaimedu High Road, Choolaimedu, 600094
CPS Sankarapuram
No 1.Sankarapuram Main Road,Choolaimedu,Chennai-94., 600094
DAV MAT HSS Gill Nagar
162 Sivananda Salai,Gill Nagar, Choolaimedu,Chennai, 600094
ECI Mission Nursery & Primary School
No-2, Pari St, Extn, Avvainagar, Choolaimeduextn, 600094
John Milton N&P School
No.21/10, Sowrashtra Nagar 1st St, Choolaimedu, Chennai 94., 600094
Kalaimagal N&P School
No 5 Kalayanapuram St,Choolaimedu, Chennai, 600094
L M Dhadha Sr.Sec.School
17/6, Krishnapuram Street Choolaimedu, 600094
Little Flower N&P School
No.1, New West Street, Avvai Nagar, Choolaimedu, Chennai - 600094., 600094
Milton N&P School
25/8,Abdhulla Street,Choolaimedu,Chennai-94, 600094
Morning Star Matric. Hr. Sec. School
No.11, South Gangai Amman Koil 1 St, Choolaimedu, 600094
National Star N & P
132/A , Periyar Pathai, Choolaimedu, Chennai, 600094
Ponnammal Memorial Matriculation School
3/2, M.G.R. Street, Periyar Pathai, Choolaimedu, Chennai, 600094
Radha Vidhyalaya N&P School
No.15/12,Dayalu Ammal Street, Padmanaba Nagar,Choolaimedu,Chennai-94, 600094
Ranga N&P School
No 6/1 I Street Gill Nagar,Choolaimedu Chennai, 600094
T T A Matric Higher Secondary School
No.50/60, Basha Street,Choolaimedu, Chennai., 600094
Tiny Blossom N&P School
No 23 /10 Pari Street, Choolaimedu , Chennai, 600094
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Choolaimedu.
Choolaimedu Bus Stop
bus stop
Aminjikarai Metro Station
metro · Blue Line
Nungambakkam Railway Station
suburban train · Chennai Central–Arakkonam
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Choolaimedu.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Broadway | Koyambedu |
| 27C | Broadway | Anna Nagar |
| 17A | Broadway | Vadapalani |
| 154 | Koyambedu | Kolathur |
| M27 | Broadway | Koyambedu |
| 570 | Broadway | Poonamallee |
| 18B | Broadway | Nungambakkam |
| 29C | Ennore | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 11C | Broadway | T. Nagar |
| 104 | Broadway | Thirumangalam |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Choolaimedu.
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.