Choolaimedu is a large residential commercial locality in Chennai

Chennai

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, India

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. It borders Kodambakkam, Vadapalani

Vadapalani

-Murugan Koyil:Built about 125 years back, this much-hallowed and regularly frequented Lord Muruga sannidhi has emerged from a thatched shed, an unostentatious one enshrining a Murugan picture only, and established for itself a name on par with ancient places of worship...

, M.M.D.A.Colony, Aminjikarai

Aminjikarai

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, Mahalingapuram and Nungambakkam

Nungambakkam

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. Previously a part of Puliyur village, Choolaimedu has now become a hub for commercial interests and connects two of the busiest routes in Chennai, namely Arcot Road and Nelson Manickam Road.

Nungambakkam railway station lies closest to Choolaimedu. Choolaimedu is closer to prestigious institutions like SRM University

SRM University

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Loyola College, Chennai

Loyola College, Chennai

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Pachayappa's College, Meenakshi Engineering College & Panimalar Polytechnic. Choolaimedu is undergoing expansive development with new super malls from AMPAA Constructions. Owing to its proximity to transport facilities and the commercial hub of Chennai - T. Nagar, there are a number of mansions and hostels providing paid accommodation to employed men and women in the area.
Nelson Manickam Road bus line connects buses from the eastern suburbs of Chennai to the south and the west of Chennai. The Nungambakkam railway station is a bustling transit point with heavy commuter traffic.
With the development of the city, road traffic has gradually become a menace for pedestrians who commute in thousands every day. Eateries and Supermarkets of good quality are sprouting up to meet consumer demands that include Spencer's Daily on Nelson Manickam Road, Heritage Fresh on Choolaimedu High Road (near Zackriah Colony), Reliance at Abdulla street and Haniffa Departmental Store on Choolaimedu High Road.

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