M Guru Independent House

Kolathur is a well-developed area located in North Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Nearby major areas include Perambur, Vinayagapuram, Villivakkam, Puzhal, Thiru-vi-ka Nagar, Periyar Nagar and ICF. There is a dramatic increase of population in Kolathur which is quite enough to make it a State Assembly Constituency. Connectivity and Proximity:Kolathur has excellent connectivity through the road and rail networks. • Kolathur is near the Grand Northern Trunk Road (NH 45). • The Inner Ring Road passes through Kolathur, making it one of the best-connected areas in Chennai. • You can reach Anna Nagar in a span of ten minutes through the Ring Road. • The nearby railway stations include Villivakkam and Perambur Railway Station. Ponds:Kolathur is known for several ponds. It might have even got its name the Kulams (ponds) you find here. Among the ponds, Thamarai Kulam near the Thiruveedhi Amman temple is the prominent one. Schools, Colleges & Hospitals:Some of the popular schools located here are: • Bharath School• Everwin School• Donbosco School• Jaigopal Garodia School (JGMHSS)• SDCVV CBSE SchoolHospitals:• Maaya Speciality Hospitals, Retteri Junction• DRJ Hospital• Saravana Eye HospitalParks & Temples:• Shirdipuram Sarva Shakthi Peedam—Shirdi Sai Baba Temple• Poompuhar Nagar ParkKolathur- A Hub of Ornamental Fish Trade• Kolathur is also popular for the largest export of colorful tropical fish, aquarium fish feed, aquariums, glass and stone aquarium gravel. • Pet animals other than fish are also available in Aquarium Street which includes Love Birds, Hamsters, pigeons, hens etc. • Kolathur was once a hub for fish breeding too, now due to the high ground rates fish farms are converted into residential houses and flats and the farms and ponds are transferred to Gummudipondi. • At present, there are around 80 shops dealing in ornamental fishes, aquariums and fish accessories spread out on School Road and Mada Streets in Kolathur.