Did you know Alandur is more than just a zone in Chennai? It’s a place with a history, a political past and a bustling present. Alandur sits in the Guindy division of Chennai district. It is surrounded by Guindy, Adambakkam, Pazhavanthangal and St. Thomas Mount.
In 2011, Alandur had a population of 164430. By 2030, the town is expected to house 300000 people. Alandur is close to St. Thomas Mount Cantonment. It is also near the Officers Training Academy. Guindy and Adambakkam are its neighbors.
Let’s rewind to 1967. M. G. Ramachandran, a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, started his political journey here. He won his first election from Alandur. Alandur is also known for Nehru Statue and Kathipara Junction.
Alandur’s story stretches back centuries. The MGR Market, also called Alandur grocery market, is about 200 years old. It is located on MKN Road. M. G. Ramachandran donated it to local marketeers.
Alandur is a transport hub. Kathipara Junction connects several bus routes. The RTO for Meenambakkam is in Alandur. It issues registration series TN-22. St. Thomas Mount railway station is nearby.
Alandur has faced its share of challenges. Once known as Parangimalai, it used to be a pastoral area. Today, Alandur faces commuting problems. Water scarcity and traffic are issues. Some residents feel Alandur is a part of Chennai only on paper. They still face battered roads and poor water supply.
Alandur has many educational institutions. St. Peters Matriculation Higher Secondary School is one. The PSBB Millennium School is another. Mont Fort High School is also located here.
Alandur is a mix of old and new. It’s a place where political careers began. It’s a place facing modern urban challenges. It’s a place with a rich history. It is still growing and evolving. Alandur stands as a testament to Chennai’s dynamic spirit.