Padi
Padi is a significant junction locality in north-western Chennai, positioned at the confluence of routes connecting Ambattur, Villivakkam, Kolathur, and Anna Nagar. The neighbourhood has a strong industrial heritage, being adjacent to the Ambattur Industrial Estate, one of Asia's largest industrial estates. In recent years, Padi has seen rapid residential development with new apartment complexes, while retaining its character as a working-class neighbourhood with affordable housing, local markets, and good bus connectivity.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Padi.
Chennai Corporation
Ambattur (Zone 7)
Ward(s): 54, 55, 56, 57
Zone 7 Office, Ambattur, Chennai 600053
Phone: 044-2657 0510
Ambattur Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Ambattur, Chennai 600053
Phone: 044-2657 2480
Jurisdiction: Padi, Ambattur, Korattur, Villivakkam
Ambattur Taluk Office
Ambattur Taluk
Ambattur, Chennai 600053
Phone: 044-2657 0845
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Padi.
Padi Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600050
Padi, Chennai 600050
Ambattur Industrial Estate Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600058
Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600058
Korattur Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600080
Korattur, Chennai 600080
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Padi.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Padi.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Padi.
Padi Corporation Park
Padi, Chennai 600050
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Padi Corporation Playground
Padi, Chennai 600050
5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in Padi.
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Padi.
Government Higher Secondary School, Padi
School · State Board
Padi, Chennai 600050
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation · Est. 1986
Mogappair (near Padi)
DAV Boys Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE · Est. 1993
Mogappair (near Padi)
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar
School · CBSE · Est. 1968
Anna Nagar (near Padi)
S.I.V.E.T. College
College
Gowrivakkam (Padi area students)
Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital School of Nursing
College
Ambattur (near Padi)
Srimathi Sundaravalli Memorial School
School · State Board
Padi, Chennai 600050
St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Villivakkam (near Padi)
CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Sciences
College
Villivakkam (near Padi)
Padi Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Padi, Chennai 600050
VGP Ravindra Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Padi, Chennai 600050
Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty Hindu College
College · Est. 1943
Pattabiram (nearby)
S.R.M. Nightingale Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Padi, Chennai 600050
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Ambattur (near Padi)
Ambattur Government Arts College
College
Ambattur (near Padi)
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Padi.
Padi Bus Stop
bus stop
Ambattur Railway Station
suburban train · Chennai Central–Arakkonam/Tiruvallur
Villivakkam Bus Terminus
bus stop
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Padi.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Broadway | Padi |
| 12G | Broadway | Avadi |
| 102 | Broadway | Red Hills |
| 158 | Koyambedu | Tiruvottiyur |
| 23C | Broadway | Padi |
| 152 | Koyambedu | Madhavaram |
| 154 | Koyambedu | Kolathur |
| 29B | Ennore | Guindy |
| 17E | Broadway | Mogappair |
| 107 | T. Nagar | Ambattur |
| S70 | Broadway | Padi |