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
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Vandalur.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
University · Est. 1985
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203
Government Higher Secondary School, Vandalur
School · State Board
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
St. Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Sri Venkateswara Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Alpha Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Panchayat Union Middle School, Vandalur
School · State Board
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
CSI Bishop Newbigin Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Tambaram, Chennai 600045
Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1837
Tambaram, Chennai 600059
Sri Sankara Vidyashramam Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Perungalathur, Chennai 600063
Annai Velankanni Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Holy Cross Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
Tambaram Municipal Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Tambaram, Chennai 600045
Madras Christian College
College · Est. 1837
Tambaram East, Chennai 600059
Jeppiaar Engineering College
College · Est. 2001
Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai 600119
Govt. Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School, Vandalur
School · State Board
Vandalur, Chennai 600048
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 |