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Kanchipuram, Chennai

Tamil Nadu, India, 631501

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Kanchipuram is a leading city within Tamil Nadu and the region known as Tondaimandalam. Chennai lies 72 km away from Kanchipuram and the city is also famous for its temple-based architecture along with silk sarees and several landmarks. It is one of the biggest tourism hubs of the country while covering a total area of 36.14 square kilometers. The population of Kanchipuram was also estimated at 234,353 people as of the year 2011. Kanchipuram is a word in Tamil that means Kanchi (Brahma) and Puram (place of residence). It has been ruled by several kingdoms before the British reign and is famous for being one of the seven centres of pilgrimage for Vaishnavite Hindus. The city is home to numerous temples which are iconic for devotees. It is also an important destination for Shaivism followers as well. Kanchipuram has its own municipality that was founded in 1947. Kanchipuram has coordinates of 12.8387°N 79.7016°E.
Infrastructure and Details
There are several reputed educational institutions in Kanchipuram including the Bharathi Matriculation School, SVM School, Infant Jesus Metric Higher Secondary School, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Meenakshi Medical College, and the Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Institute. Leading hospitals include the K H Hospital, Life Care Hospital, and the Lakshmi Hospital. There are also the Chennai Egmore and Chennai railway stations nearby. The Chennai International Airport is located approximately 75 km away from Kanchipuram. Property in Kanchipuram There are several property options available in Kanchipuram including residential apartments, plots, and independent houses at competitive prices.

Why is Kanchipuram known

  • Moderately populated locality
  • High sex raio of 1005
  • Literacy rate of 79.51%
  • Has all civic amenities
  • The city of thousand temples
  • Famous for its silk sarees
  • An attraction for foreign tourists
  • Offers great rail-road connectivity

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Education
School in Kanchipuram
Name
Distance
M.L.M. Mamallan Matriculation Higher Secondary School
800 m
Shemford Primary School - Kanchipuram
600 m
Shree Kumaran Play Way School
1.2 km
SSKV Matriculation Higher Secondary School
1.8 km
Pachaiyappa's Higher Secondary School - Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
1.1 km
Healthcare
Hospital in Kanchipuram
Name
Distance
M S Eye Care Hospital
500 m
Sri Ne Medical Foundation (hospital )
700 m
EMMESS Women Care Centre
900 m
Sakthi General Care
700 m
Commute
Railway in Kanchipuram
Name
Distance
Kanchipuram East
1.5 km
Kanchipuram
2.5 km
Nathapettai
4.6 km
Walajabad
11.8 km
Pazhaya Seevaram
18.7 km
Food and Drinks
Restaurant in Kanchipuram
Name
Distance
Regency Kanchipuram by GRT Hotels
700 m
Upashana Hotels | Restaurant in Kanchipuram
1.4 km
Sri Saravana Bala
500 m
Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B
1.6 km
Shri Ramanaas collectorate
1.9 km

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  • Steps have been taken to update the comprehensive mobility planto cover the expanded areas of Kanchipuram
  • The focus is on serving the mobility needs of the people
  • Plans have been laid down to boost the silk industry of the city in order to make it global
  • 17 villages of the city have been identifed to be developed as a part of a satellite towns of Chennia by Chennai Metropolitian Development Authority
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  • Auto is easily available
  • Military road is an important stretching road in the locality
  • Roads are being widened in several areas to boost mobility in the locality
  • Late hours are not very safe to be out alone
  • Street lights are being added to many outer locations
  • Police patrolling is done regularly
  • Elango street park is a beautiful park here
  • A neat and hygenic environment
  • Air pollution in the town is usually moderate
  • The average selling price per sq ft. here is Rs. 4613
  • The locality has several silk and cotton yarn industries, dyeing units, rice mills and other industries
  • NH 40 passes through here
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  • Auto rickshaws are not very active and charge a high fare
  • Roads in many areas are uneven and broken
  • Water drainage is very poor
  • Late hours are not very safe to be out alone
  • There are not enough street lights in the remote alleys
  • Patrolling needs to be more regular and stricter
  • Number of parks needs to be increased
  • Hygiene practices need to be improved
  • The air has sometimes recorded a high level of pollutants in it
  • The selling price is quite affordable
  • The locality is well connected with its workplaces
  • The locality is well connected with highways
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Ratings and reviews

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Kanchipuram
4.9/5

Ratings based on features

4.8/5

Connectivity

4.8/5

Neighbourhood

5/5

Safety

5/5

Livability

Good things here

Oldest city in India
No pollution
Good for investment
Near a famous college

Things that need improvement

More restaurants needed
Improve night life

All resident reviews (4 reviews)

Rajarajan M

Owner | 1 year ago

1 User found this review helpful

4.5

Good things here

OVERALL GOOD PLACE, PEACEFULL SORROUNDING AREA, NO POLLUTION, GOOD FOR INVESTMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE

Wide and spacious roads
Public transport accessible
No water logging on roads
Decent residents
Safe in the night
No crimes
Safe for children
Lot of green spaces
Great cleanliness
Low pollution
Adequate water
Low power cuts

Things need improvement

none

Nithin Srinivasan H

Owner | 1 year ago

5

Good things here

Just 4.5km from State Highway 48, No water clogging, Excellent Water source, Transportation Is good, near to Hindustan Institute of Engineering and technology college

Autos and Cabs easily available
Wide and spacious roads
Low traffic
Public transport accessible
No water logging on roads
Accessible local markets
Decent residents
Well lit streets
Safe for children
Lot of green spaces
Great cleanliness
Low pollution
Adequate water
Low power cuts

Things need improvement

Nothing to dislike, everything is excellent since it is near to main highway and very near to famous college

Airtm Withdraw

Broker | 1 year ago

1 User found this review helpful

5

Good things here

more restaurant super night life all time fun no restrictions it has a very good peaceful life lucky area to live

Autos and Cabs easily available
Wide and spacious roads
Public transport accessible
No water logging on roads
Great Schools nearby
Hospitals are accessible
Good restaurants
Decent residents
Safe in the night
Well lit streets
Often police patrols
No crimes
Safe for children
Lot of green spaces
Great cleanliness
Low pollution
Adequate water
Low power cuts

Things need improvement

no dislikes here and good place to enjoy everything available in the area to live lovely people are surrounded

CHELLAPANDIAN

Owner | 1 year ago

1 User found this review helpful

5

first oldest city in India, this should be developed more,this city is No.1 tourist spot ,oldest temples filled with lots of ancient histories,

Public Transport
Autos and Cabs easily available
Wide and spacious roads
Low traffic
Enough parking space
Hospitals are accessible
Accessible local markets
Nearby malls
Low pollution
Peaceful and not crowded
Adequate water
Highway connectivity
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Price Trends for nearby localities

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Avg. Property Rate
₹3.7 K / sq.ft3.91% (Y-o-Y)
Price Range
₹3.6 K - ₹3.8 K
Showing Trends for Kanchipuram vs. Villivalam
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Year
Price Trend for locality- Kanchipuram
Price Trend for locality- Villivalam
Quarter 2
2023
5034
6932
Quarter 3
2023
5529
7205
Quarter 4
2023
5166
7659
Quarter 1
2024
4839
7719
Quarter 2
2024
4047
7505
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