Nandanam
Nandanam sits at a key junction along the arterial Anna Salai (Mount Road), connecting Saidapet, Teynampet, and Alwarpet. The neighbourhood is best known for YMCA Nandanam, a major cultural and sports centre, and the Nandanam Arts College. As a transit corridor, the Nandanam Signal junction is one of the busiest intersections in Chennai. The area is witnessing steady transformation with new commercial developments while retaining its association with arts, education, and community life.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Nandanam.
Chennai Corporation
Teynampet (Zone 9)
Ward(s): 130, 131, 132
Zone 9 Office, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Phone: 044-2434 6940
Saidapet Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Saidapet, Chennai 600015
Phone: 044-2434 1122
Jurisdiction: Nandanam, Saidapet, Kotturpuram, R.A. Puram
Mambalam-Guindy Taluk Office
Mambalam-Guindy Taluk
Saidapet, Chennai 600015
Phone: 044-2434 4572
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Nandanam.
Nandanam Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600035
Nandanam, Chennai 600035
Saidapet Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600015
Saidapet, Chennai 600015
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Nandanam.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Nandanam.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Nandanam.
YMCA Nandanam Sports Complex
YMCA Nandanam, Anna Salai, Chennai 600035
6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Nandanam Corporation Park
Nandanam, Chennai 600035
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Nandanam.
Alpha School Cit Nagar
No 16, 3 Rd Cross St, West CIT Nagar, Chennai, 600035
CHSS Cit Nagar
4th Main Road, CIT Nagar, Chennai, 600035
CPS Cit Nagar
No - 4th Main Road, C.I.T Nagar, 600035
Govt HSS Nandanam
1st Main Rd, Nandanam Extension, Nandanam, Chennai, 600035
Govt.Tribal Residential School
No.122, Chamiers Road, Nandanam . Chennai-35, 600035
YMCA College Sports HSS
Ymca College Sports Hss Nandanam Chennai Ymca College Sports Hss Nandanam Chennai, 600035
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Nandanam.
Nandanam Metro Station
metro · Blue Line
Nandanam Signal Bus Stop
bus stop
Saidapet Railway Station
suburban train · Chennai Beach–Tambaram
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Nandanam.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Broadway | Guindy |
| 15B | Broadway | Guindy |
| 27 | Broadway | Guindy |
| 27B | Broadway | Tambaram |
| 47 | Broadway | Tambaram |
| 32 | Tondiarpet | Tambaram |
| 54 | Broadway | Chrompet |
| M27 | T. Nagar | Guindy |
| 19 | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 17A | Broadway | Adyar |
| 1 | Parry's Corner | T. Nagar |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Nandanam.
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.