West Chennai

The western areas of Chennai largely form the residential places in the city. These localities also feature many commercial activities. The suburbs located to the west of Chennai include Porur, Ayanavaram, Kilpauk, Anna Nagar and Vadapalani. One more region included in the Chennai metropolitan area is that of Ambattur. This locality borders the city premises and is administered by the adjoining district, Tiruvallur.

The western areas are less congested compared to other regions. The localities provide some of the best appartments and residential quarters in the city. West Chennai features a number of planned townships. Localities like Anna Nagar consist of regular planned blocks of residential places. The Ambattur region, which forms an extension of the city, comprises one of the leading industrial estates in the city and at large. The regions are amply provided with hotels, hospitals, schools, banks and other commercial enterprises. The western suburbs does not feature many monumental places and attractions. The Vadapalani Temple, grounded at Vadapalani region, is one popular worshipping place in the West Chennai.