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Arakkonam, Ranipet

Tamil Nadu, India, 631001

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Arakkonam, a town, is situated in the suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Arakkonam Junction is one of the oldest junctions in India. It connects with major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Goa, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Tirupati, Mangalore, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram. The nearby localities to Arakkonam are Puliyamangalam, Kavanoor, Kainoor, Melpakkam, and Seyyur. The nearby cities near Arakkonam are Kanchipuram, Thakkolam, Manavur, Thiruvalangadu, Thiruttani, and Sholinghur. The area is covered by the jurisdiction of the Arakkonam Constituency and the Arakkonam Parliamentary Constituency. The latitude and longitude of Arakkonam are 13.0841°N and 79.6704°E, respectively. With an area of 53.1 sq km, Arakkonam has a population of 67835, including 33903 males and 33932 females, with a population density of 1277 people per sq km (as per the records of 2020). The nearest major post office is Arakkonam Post Office, and the pin code is 631001. Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam, and Kannada are the primary local languages here. The wet season is hot, oppressive, and overcast. The dry season is sweltering and muggy. Over the year, the temperature generally varies from 18.3ºC to 39.4°C. The hottest and the coldest month are May and December, respectively.

Why is Arakkonam, Ranipet known

Strategically located developing town
Excellent connectivity to major cities
Basic amenities within reach
Hot spot for investment
Famous Sri Yoga Narasimhar Temple
Thiruthani Murugan Temple 13.8 km away
Kanchi Kudil tourist center nearby
Nagalapuram Falls nearby

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Education

School in Arakkonam

Name	Distance
Bharathidasanar Matriculation Higher Sec School	2.4 km
Ambari Vidya Mandir	3.6 km
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 Arakkonam	2.1 km
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School	1.5 km
TRS Global Public School	3.2 km

Healthcare

Hospital in Arakkonam

Name	Distance
ABISHEK HOSPITAL 24 hours	1.4 km
Srivari Scans	1.6 km
Selvi Ortho and General clinic	1.4 km
Velu Hospital	1.7 km
CSI Hospital	1.5 km

Commute

Railway in Arakkonam

Name	Distance
Arakkonam Railway Substation	700 m
Arakkonam Junction	1.6 km
Arakkonam Electric Loco Shed	2.7 km
Puliyamangalam	3.3 km
Mealpakkam Railway Station	4 km

Bus in Arakkonam

Name	Distance
Arakkonam New Bustand Bus Stop	1.2 km
Arakkonam Railway Station South Bus Stop	1.5 km

Food and Drinks

Restaurant in Arakkonam

Name	Distance
Saravana Lunch Home High Class Veg Hotel	1.4 km
Sri Saravana Bhavan	1.5 km
Hotel Sri Ganesh Bhavan -High class and pure veg	1.2 km
SRI RESTAURANT	1.2 km
STEP IN RESTAURANT	1.8 km

Shopping

Mall in Arakkonam

Name	Distance
Puliamangalam Complex INS Rajali	2.3 km

Insights about Arakkonam, Ranipet

New developments

Parandur will house Chennai city’s second airport and upcoming Chennai-Bengaluru motorway will have the airport's entrance
The nearest station to the proposed airport is Thirumalpur, a part of the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu railway line
G Square Group has announced "G Square Industrial Estate”, which will be a 400 acres Industrial Park
Chennai, from Acharappakkam to Arakkonam, will be converted into Special Chennai zone
The work of Chennai Zone project will be started in April 2027

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What is good in Arakkonam, Ranipet

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The nearest railway station and airport are Melpakkam Railway Station and Chennai International Airport respectively
Government has planned to develop several projects to decongest Chennai roads
Several damaged roads will be patched up by the corporation very soon
Arakkonam and its adjacent areas are safer than other major localities, even at night
Neighborhoods that face the problem of poor illumination of the streets will get better lighting to promote safety of women
The police department had reintroduced foot patrolling in many areas to increase visible policing
There are parks near Arakkonam like Green Park, TNHB Park, Kannyappa Naidu Park-2, and many more
The corporation has collected lakhs as penalty from people who dumped garbage and construction waste in public places
To curb noise pollution, police are set to crack down on vehicles violating honking rules
Arakkonam is a beautiful place with good atmosphere and proper development
Arakkonam is close to several big manufacturing industries like Hyundai, Saint Gobain, Ford, etc
National Highways reachable to Arakkonam are National Highway 32 and National Highway 16

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What can be better in Arakkonam, Ranipet

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Lack of connectivity in certain areas has been a perennial problem
There has been no subway at the Tiruvallur station, the government has announced that a subway would be built
Pothole-ridden roads and lack of boundary walls are the banes of industrial estates
Commuters, especially women should avoid going to deserted places at night
The corporation faced losses by procuring streets light system, an NGO has requested to enquire whether the tender was fixed
The fleet size was not sufficient, the police department has been allotted new vehicles
Residents complain that the condition of some parks are not good, authorities should look into this matter
Several STPs run at just 50% capacity, CMWSSB is planning to increase sewage treatment capacity
The air pollution sometimes surpasses WHO's permissible limits, More monitoring systems should be added
Some of the affordable office properties can be far away from the employment hubs
The rental rate is expected to increase in Arakkonam compared to previous year

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Ratings and reviews

Resident reviews for

Arakkonam, Ranipet

4.1/5

Ratings based on features

4.3/5

Connectivity

4.2/5

Neighbourhood

4.2/5

Safety

4/5

Livability

Good things here

Close to INS Rajali Naval Air Force

Convenient transport options

Abundance of schools and temples

Access to daily necessities

Things that need improvement

Better bus stop connectivity

More frequent train services

Improve water and electricity availability

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Rina

Owner | 2 years ago

Access to frequent train services to other areas/cities as Arakkonam is a crossroads. There are more than ten schools and temples in this area. Houses are close to a market/shop. Certain areas are extremely safe. There are always taxis and buses available.

Neetu

Broker | 2 years ago

4.4

The way of life is simple and inexpensive. Because of the proximity of the Naval Airforce, this is one of the most important spots in here, and Arakkonam is the safest place. It is centrally located, surrounded by Chennai, Vellore, and four other cities. Arakkonam is surrounded by places on all six sides, which is how it got its name in Tamil.

Gopal

Tenant | 3 years ago

The people here are extremely friendly. Swiggy and Zomato are both available. Pharmacies and textile stores, for example, are much more widely distributed. Arakkonam is close to the INS Rajali Naval Air Force.

Raju

Owner | 3 years ago

Have convenient transport options such as buses and trains. Nice and good people and shops are nearby for me, and the neighbours are also nice and loving people, with no regard for others' safety, so I love this place.

Kajal

Owner | 3 years ago

4.2

The pleasant home atmosphere with ample water supply at an affordable price. We are close to shops, a vegetable market, and schools. All daily necessities are easily accessible. Excellent surroundings. All facilities are available, including hospitals, schools, police stations, grocery stores, and shopping malls.

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