T. Nagar
Thyagaraya Nagar, universally known as T. Nagar, is the commercial heartbeat of Chennai. Ranganathan Street, one of the most densely packed shopping streets in the world, draws tens of thousands of visitors daily. The neighbourhood is synonymous with silk sarees (Nalli Silks, Pothys, Kumaran Silks) and gold jewellery (GRT, Joyalukkas). Beyond shopping, T. Nagar is home to Panagal Park, several temples, and a thriving street food scene. The Chennai Metro has two stations serving the area, making it easily accessible from across the city.
Did you know?
T. Nagar is named after Sir Thyagaraja Chetty, the first Indian president of the Madras Corporation. Ranganathan Street generates more annual retail revenue per square foot than most Indian shopping malls.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving T. Nagar.
Chennai Corporation
Teynampet (Zone 9)
Ward(s): 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
Zone 9 Office, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Phone: 044-2434 1425
T. Nagar Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
South Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017
Phone: 044-2434 2770
Jurisdiction: T. Nagar, West Mambalam, Kodambakkam, Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani
Mambalam-Guindy Taluk Office
Mambalam-Guindy Taluk
Saidapet, Chennai 600015
Phone: 044-2433 1526
Post Offices
India Post offices serving T. Nagar.
T. Nagar HPO
Head Post Office · 600017
GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017
Phone: 044-2434 0017
Mambalam SO
Sub Post Office · 600033
Mambalam, Chennai 600033
Pondy Bazaar SO
Sub Post Office · 600017
Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in T. Nagar.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in T. Nagar.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in T. Nagar.
Panagal Park
T. Nagar
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Natesan Park
Natesan Nagar, T. Nagar
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in T. Nagar.
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around T. Nagar.
Al Hira Model School
16 B N Reddy Road T.Nagar, 600017
Anjuman MAT HSS
16 B.N. Reddy Road, T. Nagar, 600017
Balamandir Vidyalaya Nursery And Primary School
No.8, G.N. Chetty Road , T. Nagar, 600017
C D Nayagam Theagarayanagar HSS
No 31 Venkatnarayana Salai, T Nagar Chennai, 600017
CHS Kannammapet
78, New Boag Road, Kannammapet, 600017
CMS Erikarai
121,South Boag Road, T.Nagar, 600017
CMS Gangapuram
22, Dharmapuram Main Road , T.Nagar, 600017
CMS Prakasam Road
8,Prakasam Road, Panagal Park, T.Nagar, Chennai, 600017
CPS Giriappa Road
71/30 Giriappa Salai, 71/30 Giriappa Salai, 600017
CPS Kannammapet
78/34 New Boag Road, Kannammapet T Nagar, 600017
CSI St.Augustine Matric School
41, Madley Second Street , T. Nagar, Chennai 17., 600017
Darul Ansar Centre For Applied Learning (Dacal)
16, B.N Reddy Road T.Nagar, 600017
Govt Girls High Sch Tnagar
152/97, Usman Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Guntur Subbia Girls HSS
35, Venkatnarayana Road T Nagar, 600017
Holy Angels Anglo Indian HSS
107, Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Kalyani Kumaramangalam Nursery And Primary School
29 Giri Road, T Nagar, 600017
Karnataka Sangha HSS
No.111, Habibullah Road, T.Nagar, 600017
Karnataka Sangha Nursery & Primary School
111, Habibullah Road , T.Nagar , Chennai 600017, 600017
Kesari Hr Sec School, T Nagar, Chennai
No.08, Sir Theagaraya Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Kesari Telugu Primary School
No.8 Theagaraya Road, T.Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Little Oxford MAT HSS
48/2,Ramanujam Street, T.Nagar, 600017
M.C.N.Pri School
130 , Habibullah Road T.Nagar, 600017
Madhuram Narayanan Centre For Exceptional Children
18, Prakasam Street T.Nagar, 600017
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya
No.15-22A, Thanikachalam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Mcn Higher Sec School
134 Habibullah Road , T Nagar Chennai, 600017
Navabharath Matric School
14A Solaiappan St,T Nagar ,Chennai, 600017
Ramakrishna Mission Matric HSS
71 Bazullah Road, T.Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Ramakrishna Mission N&P School
No:6, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, Ch-17, 600017
Sathyamurthy Higher Secondary School
1 Giriappa Road Tnagar, 600017
Shri M B Jain Hr Sec Sch
7, Madley Road, T.Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Shrine Velankanni Ss Sch
No 9 Dhandapani Street, T- Nagar, 600017
Smt Vasantben Chandubhai Shah Matric School
43 Venkatnarayana Road, T Nagar Chennai, 600017
Sri Balananda Vidyalaya Nursery And Primary School
No 64,Burkit Road, T.Nagar,Chennai, 600017
Sri R K M Sarada Vidyalaya Girls Hr Sec School T Nagar
134 Usman Road, T,Nagar Chennai -17, 600017
Sri RKM Hr Sec School Main
1,Bashyam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 17, 600017
Sri RKM Sarada Vidyalaya Model Higher Secondary School
45, Burkit Road, T Nagar Chennai, 600017
Sri RKM Sarada Vidyalaya Model Primary School
5 Mahalakshmi Street, T Nagar, 600017
Sri RKM Sv Middle Sch
No 1 Ramanathan Street, T Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Higher Secondary School (South)
54 Burkit Road, T Nagar, 600017
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
No 1 Madley 2 Nd Street , T.Nagar Chennai, 600017
Sri Tarachand Galada Jain MAT
No 2/44 , Madley 1st Street, T.Nagar, Ch-17., 600017
St Peters MAT School
44/8 Perumal Koil Garden St, First Lane Sowcarpet, 600017
Thakkar Bapa Nursery & Primary School
58 Venkatanarayana Road, T.Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Theagarayanagar Primary School
31 Venkatnarayana Road, T.Nagar, 600017
Vidyodaya Girls'Hr.Sec.School
No.1, Thirumalai Road T.Nagar, Chennai, 600017
Vidyodaya Matriculation Higher Seciondary School
1, Thirumalai Road, T.Nagar, 600017
Transport
Getting around and connecting from T. Nagar.
T. Nagar Metro (Panagal Park)
metro · Blue Line
Mambalam Railway Station
suburban train
T. Nagar Bus Terminus
bus stop
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from T. Nagar.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 12B | Broadway | T. Nagar |
| 17A | Broadway | T. Nagar |
| 27C | Tambaram | T. Nagar |
| 18B | Vadapalani | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 23C | Broadway | Adyar |
| 17E | Broadway | Vadapalani |
| 47D | Avadi | T. Nagar |
| 19C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 570 | CMBT | T. Nagar |
| M27 | Mambalam | Central |
| S27 | T. Nagar | Tambaram |
| 41C | T. Nagar | ECR (Akkarai) |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as T. Nagar.
Egmore
A central Chennai neighbourhood anchored by Egmore Railway Station, the Government Museum, and some of the city's finest Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Nungambakkam
An upscale neighbourhood in central Chennai known for its consulates, fine-dining restaurants, Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden, and proximity to the city's business district.
Triplicane
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Chennai, Triplicane is renowned for the ancient Parthasarathy Temple and its vibrant, densely populated streets steeped in history.
Kodambakkam
The heart of the Tamil film industry, Kodambakkam is a bustling residential and commercial neighbourhood synonymous with Kollywood studios and cinema heritage.