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.
Government Higher Secondary School, Puzhal
School · State Board
Puzhal
Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Puzhal
School · State Board
Puzhal
Government Higher Secondary School, Red Hills
School · State Board
Red Hills
St. Joseph Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Puzhal
School · Matriculation
Puzhal
Sri Vivekananda Matriculation School, Puzhal
School · Matriculation
Puzhal
CSI Matriculation School, Puzhal
School · Matriculation
Puzhal
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Surapet
School · Matriculation
Surapet
Saveetha Engineering College
College · Est. 2001
Thandalam (accessible via Puzhal)
Annai Violet Arts and Science College
College · Est. 2000
Menambedu, near Puzhal
Little Flower Matriculation School, Puzhal
School · Matriculation
Puzhal
Panchayat Union Middle School, Puzhal
School · State Board
Puzhal
Alpha Matriculation School, Red Hills
School · Matriculation
Red Hills
Jayagopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, Puzhal
School · CBSE
Puzhal
Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation School, Puzhal
School · Matriculation
Puzhal
Bharathidasan Matriculation School, Red Hills
School · Matriculation
Red Hills
Good Shepherd Matriculation School, Puzhal
School · Matriculation
Puzhal
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 |