Royapuram
Royapuram holds a distinguished place in Chennai's history as the location of the first railway station in South India, established in 1856. The neighbourhood sits along the coast, centred around the Chennai Fishing Harbour, which is one of the largest fishing harbours in the country. With its multi-ethnic community of Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi-speaking residents, Royapuram is a microcosm of Chennai's cultural diversity and maritime heritage.
Government & Administrative Offices
Administrative and revenue offices serving Royapuram.
Chennai Corporation
Royapuram (Zone 5)
Ward(s): 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
Zone 5 Office, Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Phone: 044-2595 0510
Royapuram Sub-Registrar Office
Sub-Registrar Office
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Phone: 044-2595 2025
Jurisdiction: Royapuram, Tondiarpet, Old Washermanpet
Fort-Tondiarpet Taluk Office
Fort-Tondiarpet Taluk
Fort St. George, Chennai 600009
Phone: 044-2567 0845
Post Offices
India Post offices serving Royapuram.
Royapuram HPO
Head Post Office · 600013
Royapuram High Road, Chennai 600013
Phone: 044-2592 0013
Beach Station SO
Sub Post Office · 600001
Beach Station Road, Chennai 600001
Places of Interest
Key attractions and landmarks in Royapuram.
Royapuram Railway Station
The first railway station in South India, opened in 1856 as part of the Madras Railway. The heritage building still stands as a testament to Chennai's railway history.
Learn moreChennai Fishing Harbour
One of India's largest fishing harbours, a hub of activity at dawn as hundreds of boats return with the day's catch. The adjacent Kasimedu fish market is legendary.
Learn moreHealthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Royapuram.
Government Stanley Medical College & Hospital
Old Jail Road, Royapuram, Chennai 600001
044-2528 1665Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital for Women & Children
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
044-2595 1076Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
No.7 Works Road, Chromepet, Chennai 600044
044-2241 6827Sports & Recreation
Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Royapuram.
Royapuram Playground
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Kasimedu Fishing Harbour Ground
Kasimedu, Royapuram, Chennai 600013
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Schools & Colleges
Educational institutions in and around Royapuram.
Corporation Higher Secondary School, Royapuram
School · State Board
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School · Matriculation · Est. 1956
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1864
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Government Higher Secondary School, Royapuram
School · State Board
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Hindu Higher Secondary School, Royapuram
School · State Board
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
R.C. St. Gabriel's Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1898
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya Higher Secondary School
School · State Board · Est. 1897
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Anderson Church Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
George Town, Chennai 600001
CSI Ewart Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
St. Anne's Girls Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Government Model Higher Secondary School, Royapuram
School · State Board
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Annai Sathya Matriculation School
School · Matriculation
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Doveton Corrie School
School · State Board · Est. 1870
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Stanley Girls Higher Secondary School
School · State Board
Royapuram, Chennai 600013
Government Stanley Medical College
College · Est. 1938
Old Jail Road, Royapuram, Chennai 600001
Transport
Getting around and connecting from Royapuram.
Royapuram Railway Station
suburban train · Chennai Beach – Gummidipoondi Line
Royapuram Bus Stop
bus stop
Washermanpet Metro Station
metro · Blue Line (Line 1)
Bus Routes
MTC and TNSTC bus services from Royapuram.
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Broadway | Tiruvottiyur |
| 57A | Broadway | Tiruvottiyur |
| 62 | Broadway | Wimco Nagar |
| 54 | Parry's Corner | Royapuram |
| 56 | Broadway | Tondiarpet |
| 60A | Broadway | Ennore |
| 29C | Ennore | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 56A | Broadway | Kathivakkam |
| M54 | Parry's Corner | Tondiarpet |
| 3B | T. Nagar | Tondiarpet |
| 61 | Broadway | Royapuram Harbour |