Kolathur (Chennai)

Kolathur is a Place in North Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, South India.It is well developed area with all facilities. Nearby neighborhoods are Vajjiravel Nagar, Perambur, Vinayagapuram, Villivakkam, Puzhal, Poombhugar Nagar, Jawahar Nagar, Thiru-vi-ka Nagar, Sakthivel Nagar, Periyar Nagar and ICF. Kolathur is near the Grand Northern Trunk Road (NH 5). Kolathur's population has grown quickly enough to make it a State Assembly constituency. Kolathur could have also got its name from the kulams (ponds) that you could see. One kulam is behind Amman koil (temple) near Grace matriculation school or opposite to Don Bosco school peravallur. Another kulam, "Tamarai kulam" (Lotus pond) is near the Theruveedhi Amman koil (temple) near Govt school in Anjugam nagar 21st street. There is also a kulam (pond) opposite to Ganga cinemas which is dry now. The Rettai Eri (two lakes) could have also contributed to the name Kolathur.The Inner Ring Road also passes through Kolathur, making it one of the best-connected areas in Chennai. Via the Ring Road, one can reach Anna Nagar (5 km away) in 10 minutes. Nearby railway stations include Villivakkam and Perambur Loco Works. Kolathur awaits a bus deport. For Now, there are Bus stands in Vinayakapuram, Kumaran Nagar, Poompuhar nagar and Srinivasa Nagar.