Mangadu
Mangadu is a suburban locality in western Chennai, best known for the ancient Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, a revered Shakti Peetha that draws thousands of devotees, especially during the Navarathri festival. The town lies along the Kundrathur–Poonamallee corridor and has grown from a temple town into a bustling residential suburb. Mangadu benefits from good road connectivity to Porur, Poonamallee, and the Mount–Poonamallee Road, and the area has witnessed significant residential development with apartments and gated communities sprouting alongside its historic temple precinct.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Mangadu.
Chennai Corporation
Valasaravakkam (Zone 11)
Ward(s): 163, 164
Zone 11 Office, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600087
Phone: 044-2486 4560
Mangadu Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Mangadu Main Road, Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Phone: 044-2478 3030
Jurisdiction: Mangadu, Kundrathur, Kovur, Gerugambakkam
Poonamallee Taluk Office
Poonamallee Taluk
Poonamallee, Chennai 600056
Phone: 044-2649 1450
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Mangadu.
Mangadu Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600122
Mangadu Main Road, Chennai 600122
Gerugambakkam Post Office
Branch Post Office · 600122
Gerugambakkam, Chennai 600122
Porur Post Office
Head Post Office · 600116
Porur, Chennai 600116
Phone: 044-2476 2032
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Mangadu.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Mangadu.
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital
Mangadu–Kundrathur Road, Chennai 600069
044-2478 2700Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Mangadu.
Mangadu Community Park
Mangadu Main Road, Chennai 600122
5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Mangadu Cricket Ground
Near Mangadu Bus Stand, Chennai 600122
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in Mangadu.
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Mangadu.
Government Higher Secondary School, Mangadu
School · State Board
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Government Middle School, Mangadu
School · State Board
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Panchayat Union Primary School, Mangadu
School · State Board
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Velammal Vidyalaya, Mangadu
School · CBSE
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Mangadu
School · CBSE
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Annai Velankanni Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Alpha Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Shri Krishnaswamy Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
GRT Mahalakshmi Vidyalaya
School · Matriculation
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Narayana e-Techno School, Mangadu
School · CBSE
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Bharathi Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
St. Joseph Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
ADW Higher Secondary School, Mangadu
School · State Board
Mangadu, Chennai 600122
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College
College · Est. 2005
Mangadu–Kundrathur Road, Chennai 600069
Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology
College · Est. 2001
Mangadu, Chennai 600069
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (nearby)
University · Est. 1985
Porur, Chennai 600116
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Mangadu.
Mangadu Bus Stand
bus stop
Porur Junction Bus Stop
bus stop
Poonamallee Railway Station (nearest)
suburban train · Chennai Central – Arakkonam
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Mangadu.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Broadway | Kundrathur |
| 88A | Broadway | Sriperumbudur |
| S88 | T. Nagar | Kundrathur |
| M88 | CMBT | Kundrathur |
| 54 | Broadway | Porur |
| M54 | CMBT | Porur |
| 101 | Broadway | Sriperumbudur |
| 88B | Tambaram | Kundrathur |
| 88C | Guindy | Kundrathur |
| 570 | Tambaram | Sriperumbudur |
| H88 | Poonamallee | Mangadu |