Kovilambakkam
Kovilambakkam is an emerging residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, strategically located between the Velachery commercial hub and the OMR IT corridor. The locality has witnessed a construction boom over the past decade, with numerous apartment complexes transforming what was once a quiet village into a bustling suburb. Its name is believed to derive from the ancient Shiva temple (kovil) in the area. Kovilambakkam benefits from good bus connectivity to Velachery, Guindy, and the city centre, and its proximity to OMR makes it popular among IT professionals.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Kovilambakkam.
Chennai Corporation
Sholinganallur (Zone 15)
Ward(s): 188, 189
Zone 15 Office, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119
Phone: 044-2450 0015
Sholinganallur Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119
Phone: 044-2450 1001
Jurisdiction: Kovilambakkam, Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Pallikaranai
Sholinganallur Taluk Office
Sholinganallur Taluk
Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119
Phone: 044-2450 2050
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Kovilambakkam.
Kovilambakkam Post Office
Branch Post Office · 600117
Kovilambakkam Main Road, Chennai 600117
Medavakkam Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600100
Medavakkam Main Road, Chennai 600100
Velachery Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600042
100 Feet Road, Velachery, Chennai 600042
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Kovilambakkam.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Kovilambakkam.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Kovilambakkam.
Kovilambakkam Corporation Ground
Near Kovilambakkam Junction
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Medavakkam–Mambakkam Park
Medavakkam–Mambakkam Road
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Kovilambakkam.
Kovilambakkam Bus Stop
bus stop
Velachery MRTS Station (nearby)
suburban train · Chennai MRTS
Velachery Metro Station (nearby)
metro · Green Line
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Kovilambakkam.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 5C | Broadway | Pallikaranai |
| 119 | Broadway | Tambaram |
| 5B | Broadway | Madipakkam |
| M5 | Broadway | Sholinganallur |
| 51C | Thiruvanmiyur | Tambaram |
| 5E | Parry's Corner | Medavakkam |
| S5 | Tambaram | Velachery |
| 54A | Broadway | Pallikaranai |
| 19B | Guindy | Sholinganallur |
| M19D | Koyambedu | Sholinganallur |
| 570 | Koyambedu | Tambaram |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Kovilambakkam.
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.
Besant Nagar
A coastal residential area famous for Elliot's Beach, one of Chennai's cleanest and most popular urban beaches.
Velachery
A rapidly growing residential and IT hub in south Chennai, home to the Phoenix MarketCity mall and well connected by metro rail.