Puzhal
Puzhal is a significant locality in north Chennai, situated along the Chennai–Tiruvallur highway. It is best known for two major landmarks: the Puzhal Lake (also called Red Hills Lake), which is one of the three main reservoirs supplying drinking water to Chennai, and the Puzhal Central Prison, one of the largest prison complexes in South India. The area has seen steady residential growth, with affordable housing attracting families from across the city, and benefits from proximity to the Avadi industrial belt and good bus connectivity.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Puzhal.
Chennai Corporation
Madhavaram (Zone 2)
Ward(s): 4, 5, 6
Zone 2 Office, Madhavaram, Chennai 600060
Phone: 044-2555 0002
Red Hills Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Red Hills, Chennai 600052
Phone: 044-2632 0100
Jurisdiction: Puzhal, Red Hills, Madhavaram, Surapet
Ambattur Taluk Office
Ambattur Taluk
Ambattur, Chennai 600053
Phone: 044-2657 0320
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Puzhal.
Puzhal Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600066
Puzhal Main Road, Chennai 600066
Red Hills Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600052
Red Hills, Chennai 600052
Madhavaram Head Post Office
Head Post Office · 600060
Madhavaram, Chennai 600060
Phone: 044-2555 1362
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Puzhal.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Puzhal.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Puzhal.
Puzhal Corporation Ground
Near Puzhal Bus Stop
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Puzhal Park
Puzhal Main Road
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Puzhal.
Alpha International School CBSE
Alpha International School Cbse Kavangarai Puzhal Chennai, 600066
CSI Ps, Puzhal
No.11, Irattai Malai Srinivasan Street, Puzhal, Chennai, 600066
Chennai Middle School Puzhal
No 8 Gandhi Main Road Puzhal Chennai, 600066
Chennai Middle School Surapet
Surapattu, Puzhal , Chennai, 600066
Chennai Primary School Kannappasamy Nagar
6th Street, Kannappasamy Nagar , Kavangarai, Chennai, 600066
Chennai Primary School Kathirvedu
Sembiam Road, Kathirvedu, Chennai, 600066
Christ N&P, Anna Ninaivu Nagar
No.32,5th Street, Anna Ninaivu Nagar, Puzhal, 600066
GHS, Kannappasamy Nagar
6th Street, Kannappasa Y Nagar, 600066
Government High School, Kathirvedu
Kathirvedu, Puzhal, 600066
Jain Vidyaashram, Puzhal
No.150 Othawadai Street, Puzhal, 600066
Justin N&P, Kannappasamy Nagar
24, 19th Street, K.S. Nagar, Kavangarai, Puzhal, Chennai, 600066
Little Star Nursery And Primary School,Kathirvedu
579, Bajanai Koil St., Kathirvedu, Near Soorapet, 600066
Narayana E-Techno School
No 384 Old No 56 New No 53 Sembiyum Redhills Road Kathirvedu Puzhal, 600066
Nethaji N&P, Puzhal
No.32 Yacoob Plot, K.S.Nagar, Kavangarai, 600066
Poppiliraja Govt HSS, Puzhal
Redhills-Ambathur Rd, Camp, Puzhal, 600066
Sri Siva Sakthi Nursery And Primary School, Puzhal
28,N.S.C.Bose St,Kavangarai, Puzhal,Chennai, 600066
Sri Venkateswara Public School (CBSE)
No.2482, Gandhi Main Road Sri Balaji Nagar Annex, Puzhal, Chennai, 600066
St Antony's Nursery And Primary School, Puzhal
St. Antony'S Main Street, Anthoniyar Nagar, 600066
St George Milton Nursery &Primary School
66 Lakshmi Amman Koil Street, Puzhal, Chennai, 600066
St. Antony's Matric Higher Secondary School, Puzhal
14/D , St Antony'S Main St Puzhal, 600066
St. Paul's Matric Hr.Sec School
16 Dr Ambedkar St, Puzhal, 600066
St.Charles Matriculation Higher Secondary School
No.56, Moorthy Nagar, Kathirvedu, No.56, Moorthy Nagar, Kathirvedu, 600066
Velammal Global International School
No 46,Ambuttur- Redhills Road, Puzhal,Chennai, 600066
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Surapet , Chennai -600066
Red Hills Main Raod, Surapet, 600066
Velammal Vidhyashram, Surapet
Ambattur Redhills Road, Surapet, 600066
Vellammal New Gen School , Surapet
10'Ambathur Main Road, 600066
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Puzhal.
Puzhal Bus Stop
bus stop
Red Hills Bus Terminus
bus stop
Madhavaram Suburban Railway Station (nearby)
suburban train · Chennai Beach–Gummidipoondi Line
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Puzhal.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Broadway | Red Hills |
| 88A | Broadway | Puzhal |
| 88B | Broadway | Tiruvallur |
| 56 | Broadway | Avadi |
| M88 | Broadway | Red Hills |
| 156 | Koyambedu | Red Hills |
| 88C | Broadway | Gummidipoondi |
| 88E | T. Nagar | Red Hills |
| 56A | Koyambedu | Puzhal |
| H88 | Puzhal | High Court |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Puzhal.
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Royapuram
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Washermanpet
A densely populated neighbourhood in North Chennai with deep historical roots, now transformed by metro connectivity on the Blue Line.