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Karapakkam, Chennai

Tamil Nadu, India, 600097

4.1
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Karapakkam is a locality situated in the southern part of Chennai, India, and is part of the Perungudi Zone of the Chennai Corporation. It is a rapidly developing residential area with a mix of independent houses, apartments, and villas. Karapakkam is well-connected to other parts of Chennai through various modes of transport, including buses, trains, and autos, and is also close to the Taramani and Velachery railway stations. Some nearby localities to Karapakkam are Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Kottivakkam, Palavakkam, and Sholinganallur, among others.

The area is known for its proximity to the IT corridor of Chennai, which has led to the establishment of several IT companies in and around Karapakkam. Some of the major IT companies that have set up their offices here include TCS, HCL Technologies, and Wipro. This has led to a significant increase in employment opportunities in the area and has also contributed to the growth of the local economy. Karapakkam is also home to several educational institutions, including the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT).

In addition, Korapakkam has several shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options, making it a popular choice for young professionals and families. In addition, the beautiful ECR beach is just a short drive away from Karapakkam, providing a scenic retreat from the city.

Why is Karapakkam, Chennai known

  • Prominent localities include Sholinganallur, Thoraipakkam, Pallaikaranai, Injambakkam located in vicinity
  • Sri Ambal Nagar, Chittibabu Nagar, Chennai are few close by cities to Karapakkam.
  • The locale is 10 km away from Thiruvanmiyur. Arulmigu Drupadi Amman, Arulmigu Gangai Amman, Arulmigu Vendavarasi Amman, and Arulmigu Kali Amman temples is popular worship place near Karapakkam
  • Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Live Art Museum, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Marina Beach, MGR Memorial, Semmozhi Poonga, Thiruvanmiyur Beach, Besant Nagar Beach and Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple are some popular tourist spot in the locale

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Education
School in Karapakkam
Name
Distance
Orchids The International School - Thoraipakkam
800 m
Velammal New Gen School - Medavakkam
4.8 km
Narayana E-Techno School, Sholinganallur
2 km
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
1.7 km
Hindustan International School Karapakkam
1.2 km
University in Karapakkam
Name
Distance
Sathyabama University
5 km
Healthcare
Hospital in Karapakkam
Name
Distance
Apollo Cradle & Children's Hospital Karapakkam, Chennai
400 m
Cloudnine Hospital - Old Mahabalipuram Road
2.8 km
Chettinad Multispecility Hospital
800 m
Arun Hospital
3.8 km
Karthick Children's Hospital
4.1 km
Commute
Railway in Karapakkam
Name
Distance
Velachery
5.6 km
Perungudi
6.3 km
Taramani
6.8 km
Tiruvanmiyur
8.2 km
Indira Nagar
9 km
Bus in Karapakkam
Name
Distance
Mettukuppam Bus Stop
2.4 km
Sunnambu Kolathur Puliyamaram Bus Stop
4.7 km
Food and Drinks
Restaurant in Karapakkam
Name
Distance
Dindigul Thalappakatti Thoraipakkam
800 m
Geetham Veg Restaurant
3 km
Al Basheer Biriyani
300 m
VGP Golden Beach Resort
2.7 km
Barbeque Nation- OMR
3 km
Shopping
Mall in Karapakkam
Name
Distance
Saravana shopping mall
2.5 km

Insights about Karapakkam, Chennai

New developments

  • Karapakkam area is located along the Old Mahabalipuram Road that provides seamless connectivity to major parts of the city
  • The bridges are planned between the East Coast Road and OMR to enhance the connectivity quotient of Karapakkam locality
  • The locale is positioned between the IT Hubs of Thoraipakkam and Sholinganallur, it is home to abundant IT/ITeS companies
  • Major companies like Mahindra Satyam, Capgemini India, TCS, Accenture India, Cognizant and Infosys are also developed near the vicinity.
  • Guindy Industrial Estate is also developed 17 km away from Karapakkam via Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway
  • Proximity to employment hubs like Elcot SEZ and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) attracts the real estate development in Karapakkam
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What is good in Karapakkam, Chennai

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  • Chennai International Airport 16.6 km away; Velachery and Perungudi Railway Stations well-connected via OMR and Kajarajan Main Road.
  • Direct access to Chennai CBD via expressway; local bus and taxi services available
  • Phoenix Marketcity, The Marina Mall, and Grand Square nearby; high flood risk due to covered lake near Kelambakkam-Kovalam.

What can be better in Karapakkam, Chennai

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  • Karapakkam suffers frequent power outages due to damaged underground cables and transformer overload near Old Mahabalipuram Road.
  • Networking services in Karapakkam require local diagnosis and repair guidance, indicating inconsistent on-site technical support availability.
  • Karapakkam is on avoid list for marsh lands, with no reliable town planner data for future development promises.

Ratings and reviews

Resident reviews for

Karapakkam, Chennai
4.1/5

Ratings based on features

4.3/5

Connectivity

4.1/5

Neighbourhood

3.9/5

Safety

4.2/5

Livability

Good things here

Well connected area
Affordable housing
Abundant water availability
Presence of IT sectors

Things that need improvement

Power cuts
Safety at night
Traffic jams

All resident reviews (10 reviews)View All

Rama

Owner | 4 years ago

1 User found this review helpful

3.6

the area is near to schools and colleges and many retail outlets are there. there is frequent power cuts. night time is not so safe. transportation is available round the clock. The area is well connected.

Avanish

Owner | 4 years ago

4

a beautiful locality settled snug in the outskirts of Chennai. schools and colleges are nearby and it also has markets at walkable distance , a nearby shopping mall ,fresh water is always available, .no frequent power outages and safe at night.

Jiten

Owner | 4 years ago

4.4

Due to its location and the presence of IT sectors the area is called home by many employees and bachelors and thus is very affordable and well developed. cheap and affordable housing is available for everyone. good food and fresh produce is also available.

Ashish

Owner | 4 years ago

4.2

railway station is located nearby and markets and malls are all located close to the locality. good beaches and other recreational and entertainment centres are also located nearby for the residents and the people visiting here.

Shrestha

Owner | 4 years ago

4.4

The area has easy access to transport. Markets, restaurants, and parks are within a 1 km range. The health care facilities are available in the area. However, huge traffic leads to traffic jams in the area. The internal streets have potholes.

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Price Trends for nearby localities around Karapakkam, Chennai

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Avg. Property Rate
₹9.5 K / sq.ft13.52% (Y-o-Y)
Price Range
₹6.1 K - ₹12.6 K
Showing Trends for Karapakkam vs. Thoraipakkam
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Year
Price Trend for locality- Karapakkam
Price Trend for locality- Thoraipakkam
Quarter 3
2021
6509
6777
Quarter 4
2021
6446
6811
Quarter 1
2022
6419
7428
Quarter 2
2022
6443
7560
Quarter 3
2022
6541
7909
Quarter 4
2022
6643
7557
Quarter 1
2023
6914
7719
Quarter 2
2023
6785
7805
Quarter 3
2023
6626
7516
Quarter 4
2023
6834
7770
Quarter 1
2024
6846
7920
Quarter 2
2024
7238
7547
Quarter 3
2024
7134
7450
Quarter 4
2024
6961
7325
Quarter 1
2025
7943
7536
Quarter 2
2025
7828
7624
Quarter 3
2025
8412
9133
Quarter 4
2025
8415
9377
Quarter 1
2026
8354
10062
Quarter 2
2026
9167
9196
Quarter 3
2026
9549
9934
Quarter 3
2026
9531
10725
Quarter 3
2026
9880
10717
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The average price per sq.ft in Karapakkam is Rs. 6,490. Check out Property rates in Karapakkam.

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