Kovalam
Kovalam (also known as Covelong) is a historic coastal village along the East Coast Road, approximately 40 km south of Chennai. Once a major port during the Pallava and colonial periods, Kovalam is now a peaceful beach destination popular for surfing, windsurfing, and beach relaxation. The village retains its fishing heritage while attracting weekend visitors from the city with its clean beach, surf schools, and beachfront cafes.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Kovalam.
Chennai Corporation
Chengalpattu (Zone 0)
Ward(s): N/A (Chengalpattu District)
Chengalpattu Municipal Office, Chengalpattu
Phone: 044-2742 9200
Thiruporur Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District
Phone: 044-2747 2333
Jurisdiction: Kovalam, Muttukadu, Thiruporur, Panaiyur
Chengalpattu Taluk Office
Chengalpattu Taluk
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 044-2742 2100
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Kovalam.
Kovalam BO
Branch Post Office · 603112
Kovalam Village, Kancheepuram 603112
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Kovalam.
Kovalam Beach (Covelong Beach)
A wide, sandy beach popular for surfing and windsurfing, with a backdrop of the historic Kovalam fort ruins and fishing boats.
Learn moreCovelong Point Surf School
One of South India's premier surf schools, offering surfing lessons and hosting national surf competitions.
Learn moreHealthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Kovalam.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Kovalam.
Covelong Point Surf & Social Club
Kovalam Beach, ECR
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kovalam Beach Volleyball Area
Kovalam Beach
Open during daylight hours
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Kovalam.
Government Higher Secondary School, Kovalam
School · State Board
Kovalam Village
Panchayat Union Middle School, Kovalam
School · State Board
Kovalam Village
Panchayat Union Primary School, Kovalam
School · State Board
Kovalam Village
Government Adi Dravidar Higher Secondary School, Kovalam
School · State Board
Kovalam
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, ECR
School · CBSE · Est. 1995
ECR (near Kovalam)
The Pupil Saveetha Eco School
School · CBSE · Est. 2007
ECR (near Kovalam)
Alpha Matriculation School, ECR
School · Matriculation
ECR (near Kovalam)
Sri Sankara Vidyashramam
School · Matriculation
ECR area (near Kovalam)
Chettinad Vidyashram, Kelambakkam
School · CBSE
Kelambakkam (near Kovalam)
Government School, Panaiyur
School · State Board
Panaiyur (near Kovalam)
Government School, Thiruporur
School · State Board
Thiruporur (near Kovalam)
Velammal Vidyalaya, OMR (accessible)
School · CBSE
OMR (accessible from Kovalam)
PSBB Millennium School, OMR (accessible)
School · CBSE · Est. 2004
OMR (accessible)
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
University · Est. 2005
Kelambakkam (near Kovalam)
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
University · Est. 1985
Kattankulathur (accessible from Kovalam)
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Kovalam.
Kovalam Bus Stop (ECR)
bus stop
Covelong Junction Bus Stop
bus stop
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Kovalam.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Broadway | Mahabalipuram |
| 119A | Thiruvanmiyur | Mahabalipuram |
| 119B | Thiruvanmiyur | Kovalam |
| 588 | Tambaram | Mahabalipuram |
| 599 | Koyambedu | Mahabalipuram |
| M109 | Mylapore | Kovalam |
| S109 | Sholinganallur | Mahabalipuram |
| 108 | Broadway | Chengalpattu |
| 116 | Koyambedu | Pondicherry |
| 519 | Tambaram | ECR |