Anna Nagar, formerly known as Naduvakkarai, is a neighbourhood in the metropolitan city of Chennai. It is located in the north-western part of Chennai and forms a part of the Egmore- Taluk. One of the most sought-after residential areas in Chennai, the locality was developed by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the early 1970s following the World Trade Fair in the area in 1968. Annanagar Tower, Anna Arch, Chinthamani, Blue Star, 14 Shops, Thirumangalam junction and East are some of the famous attractions of Anna Nagar. Shanthi Colony, Nalanda Flats, Kurinji Colony and Jawahar Colony are some of the best residential neighbourhoods of Anna Nagar.

Connectivity

Anna Nagar is ideally located close to the upcoming Thirumangalam Metro Station and enjoys good connectivity to all major parts of Chennai. The International Airport is just a 25-minute drive away while the Central Railway Station is just a 22-minute drive from Anna Nagar. The two major bus terminals in the area are East Terminus located near Roundtana and West Terminus situated on the Hundred Feet Road.

Schools and Hospitals

There are a number of reputed schools in Anna Nagar including Dayanand Anglo Schools (DAV), C.S.I. Jessie Moses Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Velammal Matric Higher Secondary School (2nd largest school in Asia in terms of strength), Chinmaya Vidyalaya (CBSE affiliated) and gopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya. Healthcare institutions in the area include the Medical Tourism Global Healthcare Trust & Multispecialty Hospital, Dr. rajan Memorial Hospital and Sundaram Medical Foundation Community Hospital.

Shopping Malls and Recreation

Anna Nagar offers a number of shopping options to its residents. Ampa Skywalk Mall, V2 Shopping Centre, The Forum a Mall, Abirami Mega Mall and Chandra Metro Mall are some of the famous malls in and around Anna Nagar.

Hotels

There are a number of hotels in Anna Nagar including budget hotels, boutique hotels and serviced apartments, ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Some of the famous hotels in the area include Flamingo , Kanchi Residency, Esthell Continental Hotel and Hotel Deluxe.

Real Estate in Anna Nagar

Well-developed residential properties in Anna Nagar are high on the wish list of many property buyers. Options of housing in Anna Nagar include residential houses, multi-storey apartments and serviced apartments. Builders, Foundations, Kgeyes Residency and Landmark Construction have launched their projects in Anna Nagar and are at various stages of construction. Some of the key projects include The Terrace by Builders, Muruga by Foundations and Galileo by Kgeyes Residency. The average property rate in Anna Nagar is Rs. 9,554 per sq. ft., highest property rate is Rs. 10,149 per sq. ft. and the lowest property rate is Rs. 8,959 per sq. ft.