George Town
George Town, originally known as Black Town during British rule, is one of the oldest commercial districts in Chennai and the nucleus from which the modern city grew. Built around Fort St. George — the first English fortress in India, established in 1644 — the area evolved into a dense warren of streets specialising in specific trades: Mint Street for textiles, Govindappa Naicken Street for electronics, and Kothawal Chavadi for groceries. Today, George Town remains Chennai's wholesale powerhouse, handling billions of rupees in trade daily, while its heritage buildings, centuries-old temples, and the imposing Madras High Court give the neighbourhood an unmistakable character.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving George Town.
Chennai Corporation
Royapuram (Zone 5)
Ward(s): 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63
Zone 5 Office, Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Phone: 044-2595 1263
Fort-Tondiarpet Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
179, Broadway, George Town, Chennai 600001
Phone: 044-2524 3311
Jurisdiction: George Town, Parrys Corner, Broadway, Mint Street, Mannady
Fort-Tondiarpet Taluk Office
Fort-Tondiarpet Taluk
Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai 600001
Phone: 044-2524 1576
Post Offices
India Post offices serving George Town.
George Town HPO
Head Post Office · 600001
Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai 600001
Phone: 044-2522 4971
Park Town SO
Sub Post Office · 600003
Park Town, Chennai 600003
Mint SO
Sub Post Office · 600001
Mint Street, George Town, Chennai 600001
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in George Town.
Fort St. George
The first English fortress in India, built in 1644, now houses the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and Fort Museum.
Learn moreMadras High Court
One of the oldest High Courts in India, established in 1862, featuring magnificent Indo-Saracenic architecture and the second largest judicial complex in the world.
Learn moreHealthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in George Town.
Government General Hospital (Rajiv Gandhi GGH)
Park Town, George Town, Chennai 600003
044-2530 5000Government Ophthalmic Hospital (Egmore)
Cathedral Road Entrance, near George Town
044-2819 4504Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in George Town.
Island Grounds
Island Grounds, George Town, Chennai 600001
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Napier Park
Park Town, near George Town
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in George Town.
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around George Town.
Doveton Corrie School
School · ICSE · Est. 1854
Vepery, near George Town, Chennai 600007
Anderson Church Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1862
George Town, Chennai 600001
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1715
Armenian Street, George Town, Chennai 600001
Hindu Theological High School
School · State Board · Est. 1895
Mint Street, George Town, Chennai 600001
Pachaiyappa's Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1842
Broadway, George Town, Chennai 600001
S.I.E.T. Girls Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Thambu Chetty Street, George Town, Chennai 600001
M.C.C. Matriculation Higher Secondary School (Chetpet)
School · Matriculation
Near Park Town, Chennai 600003
St. Joseph's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1876
Vepery, Chennai 600007
Corporation Higher Secondary School, Broadway
School · State Board
Broadway, George Town, Chennai 600001
Parankusam Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1889
Mint Street, George Town, Chennai 600001
Lady Wellington Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1900
Broadway, George Town, Chennai 600001
Government Model Higher Secondary School, George Town
School · State Board
George Town, Chennai 600001
Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's Hindu School
School · State Board · Est. 1857
Mint Street, George Town, Chennai 600001
Madras Christian College
College · Est. 1837
Tambaram (founded in George Town, 1837)
Presidency College
College · Est. 1840
Kamarajar Salai, near George Town, Chennai 600005
Pachaiyappa's College
College · Est. 1889
Chetpet, near George Town, Chennai 600030
Transport
Getting around and connecting from George Town.
Chennai Beach Station
suburban train · Chennai Beach–Tambaram / Chengalpattu Line
Chennai Central
suburban train · Main Line Terminus
Chennai Central Metro
metro · Blue Line
Broadway Bus Terminus
bus stop
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from George Town.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 5B | Broadway | Adyar |
| 11C | Broadway | Tambaram |
| 12B | Broadway | Vadapalani |
| 15A | Broadway | Avadi |
| 17E | Broadway | Ennore |
| 21H | Broadway | Tambaram |
| 27B | Broadway | Sholinganallur |
| 29C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 32A | Broadway | Porur |
| M27 | Broadway | Koyambedu |
| 18A | Broadway | Poonamallee |