South Chennai · 600073 · Tambaram Taluk

Sembakkam

Sembakkam is a growing residential locality in south Chennai, situated between Tambaram and Medavakkam along the busy Tambaram–Velachery road. The locality is best known for Sembakkam Lake, a scenic water body that serves as both a rainwater harvesting reservoir and a recreational green space for residents. With the expansion of Chennai towards the south, Sembakkam has attracted significant residential development while still retaining pockets of its semi-rural character. Its proximity to Tambaram railway station and the GST Road makes it convenient for commuters.

Government & Administrative Offices

Administrative and revenue offices serving Sembakkam.

Chennai Corporation

Sholinganallur (Zone 15)

Ward(s): 194, 195

Zone 15 Office, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119

Phone: 044-2450 0015

Tambaram Sub-Registrar Office

Sub-Registrar Office

Tambaram East, Chennai 600059

Phone: 044-2226 0130

Jurisdiction: Sembakkam, Tambaram, Chromepet, Selaiyur, Medavakkam

Tambaram Taluk Office

Tambaram Taluk

Tambaram, Chennai 600045

Phone: 044-2226 0010

Post Offices

India Post offices serving Sembakkam.

Sembakkam Post Office

Sub Post Office · 600073

Sembakkam Main Road, Chennai 600073

Tambaram East Post Office

Sub Post Office · 600059

Tambaram East, Chennai 600059

Tambaram Head Post Office

Head Post Office · 600045

Tambaram, Chennai 600045

Phone: 044-2226 1362

Places of Interest

Key attractions and landmarks in Sembakkam.

Park

Sembakkam Lake

A scenic lake in Sembakkam that has been restored as a rainwater harvesting reservoir and has become a popular spot for walking, bird watching, and evening recreation.

Learn more

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, and medical services in Sembakkam.

Hospital

Sundaram Medical Foundation (Tambaram)

Tambaram (accessible from Sembakkam)

044-2226 1515

Hospital

CSI Kalyani Multi Speciality Hospital

Tambaram East

044-2226 0260

Lab

Diagnostic Lab

MedAll Diagnostics, Tambaram

Tambaram East Main Road

044-4000 6000

Sports & Recreation

Parks, sports facilities, and recreation spots in Sembakkam.

Jogging Track

Sembakkam Lake Bund Walking Track

Sembakkam Lake Bund Road

5:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Playground

Sembakkam Corporation Playground

Near Sembakkam Bus Stop

6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

College · Est. 1915

Tambaram

Transport

Getting around and connecting from Sembakkam.

Sembakkam Bus Stop

bus stop

Tambaram Railway Station (nearby)

suburban train · Chennai Beach–Tambaram Line

Tambaram Bus Terminus

bus stop

Bus Routes

MTC and TNSTC bus services from Sembakkam.

Route	From	To	Via	Frequency
S70	Tambaram	Velachery	Sembakkam, Madipakkam	Every 10 min
51C	Thiruvanmiyur	Tambaram	Velachery, Madipakkam, Sembakkam	Every 12 min
M70	Broadway	Tambaram	Saidapet, Velachery, Sembakkam	Every 15 min
119	Broadway	Tambaram	Saidapet, Madipakkam, Sembakkam	Every 15 min
51B	T. Nagar	Tambaram	Velachery, Sembakkam	Every 15 min
S19	Tambaram	Guindy	Sembakkam, Nanganallur	Every 20 min
570	Koyambedu	Tambaram	Guindy, Velachery, Sembakkam	Every 20 min
M51	Broadway	Chromepet	Saidapet, Sembakkam	Every 20 min
51D	Adyar	Tambaram	Velachery, Sembakkam	Every 25 min
H51	Tambaram	High Court	Sembakkam, Velachery, Saidapet	Every 25 min