Purasawalkam
Purasawalkam is one of Chennai's oldest and most commercially vibrant neighbourhoods, renowned for its bustling shopping streets — particularly Purasawalkam High Road, which is lined with textile shops, jewellery stores, and electronics outlets. The area has a rich cultural tapestry with significant Tamil, Telugu, and North Indian communities. Historic temples like the Gangadeeshwarar Temple and the iconic Saravana Stores flagship add to its character as a must-visit shopping and cultural destination in the heart of the city.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Purasawalkam.
Chennai Corporation
Teynampet (Zone 9)
Ward(s): 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
Zone 9 Office, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Phone: 044-2432 0510
Perambur Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Perambur High Road, Perambur, Chennai 600011
Phone: 044-2551 2040
Jurisdiction: Purasawalkam, Perambur, Ayanavaram, Otteri
Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk Office
Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk
Egmore, Chennai 600008
Phone: 044-2819 0845
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Purasawalkam.
Purasawalkam Head Post Office
Head Post Office · 600007
Purasawalkam High Road, Chennai 600007
Phone: 044-2641 3702
Kellys Post Office
Sub Post Office · 600010
Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai 600010
Doveton Post Office
Branch Post Office · 600007
Doveton, Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Purasawalkam.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Purasawalkam.
Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Purasawalkam.
VOC Ground (Nearby)
VOC Nagar, near Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Purasawalkam Corporation Park
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Shopping
Malls, markets, and shopping destinations in Purasawalkam.
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Purasawalkam.
Presidency College
College · Est. 1840
Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk (nearby)
Doveton Corrie Boys Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1821
Vepery (near Purasawalkam)
Dr. Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital School
School · State Board
Nungambakkam (near Purasawalkam)
Hindu Higher Secondary School, Purasawalkam
School · State Board
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
St. Columban's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1945
Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai 600010
S.R.M. Nightingale Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
Christu Raj Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
Government Higher Secondary School, Purasawalkam
School · State Board
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
A.M.M. Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
C.S.I. Kellett Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1920
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
B.S. Abdur Rahman Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
St. Andrew's Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Kellys (near Purasawalkam)
Devi Academy Senior Secondary School
School · CBSE
Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai 600010
Vivekanandar Vidyalaya Junior College
School · Matriculation
Purasawalkam, Chennai 600007
Queen Mary's College
College · Est. 1914
Mylapore (nearby)
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Purasawalkam.
Purasawalkam Bus Stop
bus stop
Kilpauk MRTS Station
suburban train · Chennai Beach–Velachery MRTS
Egmore Railway Station
suburban train
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Purasawalkam.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 12B | Broadway | Perambur |
| 12G | Broadway | Avadi |
| 27B | Broadway | Anna Nagar |
| 49 | Broadway | Kolathur |
| 70 | Broadway | Villivakkam |
| 102 | Broadway | Red Hills |
| 29 | Ennore | Tambaram |
| 154 | Koyambedu | Kolathur |
| 23C | Broadway | Padi |
| M12 | Broadway | Perambur Barracks |
| 41 | T. Nagar | Tondiarpet |