Vandalur
Vandalur is a suburban locality in south Chennai primarily recognised for the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, commonly known as Vandalur Zoo, which is the largest zoological park in India by area. Located along the GST Road beyond Tambaram, Vandalur has developed from a semi-rural area into a growing residential suburb. The locality is served by the Vandalur suburban railway station on the Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu line, and its proximity to the Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway has spurred residential and educational development in the area.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Vandalur.
Chennai Corporation
Tambaram (Zone 15)
Ward(s): 200
Zone 15 Office, Tambaram, Chennai 600045
Phone: 044-2226 1450
Tambaram Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
GST Road, Tambaram, Chennai 600045
Phone: 044-2226 1120
Jurisdiction: Vandalur, Perungalathur, Urapakkam, Guduvanchery
Tambaram Taluk Office
Tambaram Taluk
Tambaram East, Chennai 600059
Phone: 044-2226 0282
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Vandalur.
Vandalur Sub Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600048
GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Vandalur Zoo Branch Post Office
Branch Post Office · 600048
Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Vandalur.
Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)
India's largest zoological park spread across 602 hectares, home to over 2,500 animals from 180 species in naturalistic enclosures.
Learn moreSri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vandalur
An ancient Vishnu temple in Vandalur with traditional Dravidian architecture, a prominent place of worship in the locality.
Learn moreHealthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Vandalur.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Vandalur.
Vandalur Zoo Park Area
Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Vandalur Playground
Near Vandalur Railway Station, Chennai 600048
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Vandalur.
Vandalur Railway Station
suburban train · Chennai Beach – Chengalpattu
Vandalur Bus Stop
bus stop
Perungalathur Railway Station
suburban train · Chennai Beach – Chengalpattu
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Vandalur.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Broadway | Chengalpattu |
| 515 | Tambaram | Chengalpattu |
| 586 | Tambaram | Maraimalai Nagar |
| 70 | Broadway | Tambaram |
| 170 | Broadway | Tambaram Sanatorium |
| S70 | T. Nagar | Tambaram |
| 55A | Tambaram | Velachery |
| 113 | Broadway | Guduvanchery |
| 519 | Tambaram | Kelambakkam |
| 155 | Tambaram | T. Nagar |
| S114 | T. Nagar | Chengalpattu |
Nearby Localities
Other neighbourhoods in the same zone as Vandalur.
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.