Connectivity
The locality of Thoraipakkam is well-connected by MTC buses, taxis, and auto rickshaws. The Rajiv Gandhi Salai which runs through the locality connects it with all the major localities along the IT corridor.
The Thoraipakkam Pallavaram Radial Road connects the IT Corridor with the GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk Road). This road also connects the locality to the airport.
It enjoys excellent connectivity to Chennai International Airport which is about 17.7 km via Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road,
Velachery, Perungudi, Taramani, Tiruvanmiyur are the nearest railway stations to Thoraipakkam. However, Velachery is the nearest railway station to Thoraipakkam which is about 8.7 km from Thoraipakkam. Chennai Central Railway station is just 20 km away from Thoraipakkam via Old Mahabalipuram Road/Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway.
The Alandur Metro Station and the St Thomas Mount Metro Station are also close to the area.
Factors for past growth
Convenience to the major localities, proximity to IT companies and the development of social infrastructure has moved Thoraipakkam one of the most sought-after micro markets in the city. Presence of IT companies here and the areas proximity to the IT companies on the Old Mahabalipuram Road bring those from the IT/ITeS sector to this locality.
Factors for future growth
Since this locality is a part of the IT Corridor, the proximity to IT companies has made this locality a favorite amongst the IT crowd. It also has a reasonably good social infrastructure like entertainment and recreation options to cater to the growing migrant population working in the IT sectors. As a result, a fair number of workforce, working in nearby IT companies and industrial areas, wish to have their home close to their workplace. It is expected that in the coming days’ rental demand will be on high in Thoraipakkam.
Employment hubs near Thoraipakkam
Chennai One IT Park
Infoview Technology Pvt Ltd
Bahwan IT Park
Ascendas IT Park
The MPL Towers
Shapoorji Pallonji Info City
Infra Development (Social & Physical)
Thoraipakkam OMR hosts several reputed schools and colleges that offer quality education. Some of these include APL Global School, OMR Skybow Kids, Podar Jumbo Kids, Tiny Kingdom Play School, Sri Viswakala Kendra Art School, Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Shankara School, St.George School, RMT International, Cauvery Matriculation School, Little Angles among others.
Healthcare facilities are also good in the locality. There are many hospitals located in and around Thoraipakkam including Nanthini Hospital, K L Hospital, Apollo Speciality Hospital, C.M. Hospital, Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Saraswathy Multispecility Hospital, Anitha Hospital, Athipathi Hospital, Prashanth Super Speciality Hospital to name a few.
The shopping needs of the residents are catered by nearby malls such as Marg Junction Mall, Vsquare Mall, Infinity Supershop, BSR Mall, Phoenix Market City, Vantage Plaza, DLF Mall, etc.
Overview
Thoraipakkam is one of the most preferred localities on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), situated in the south of Chennai. It is strategically located along the IT Expressway of Chennai and the Old Mahabalipuram Road. The locality is bordered by Pallikaranai marsh in the west and the Buckingham Canal in the east. It comes under the jurisdiction of Chennai Corporation. Other prominent localities situated close to it are Palavakkam, Karappakam, Kamatchi Nagar, Neelankarai, Pallikaranai, Madipakkam, Kovilambakkam, Medavakkam, Perumbakkam, Panaiyur, Sithalapakkam among others. The Rajiv Gandhi Salai which runs through the locality connects it with all the major localities along the IT corridor. The presence of business parks has driven the growth of the hospitality sector in the area. The locality is in close proximity to the entertainment corridor of ECR. Thoraipakkam has many places of worship like Sagaya Madha Church, I. P. A. Gerizim Church, Amman Temple, and Sri Devi Karumari Amman Thirukovil. Since this locality is a part of the IT Corridor, the proximity to IT companies has made this locality a favorite amongst the IT crowd. It also has a reasonably good social infrastructure like entertainment and recreation options to cater to the growing migrant population working in the IT sectors. his has contributed to the development of residential projects in the locality. Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage board created sewerage, drainage and treatment plants in Thoraipakkam.