Kovur, Chennai
Kovur is a western suburb of Chennai, India. It is located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is situated at a distance of about 4 kilometers from Porur on the Porur-Kundrathur Road. Kovur is located at an altitude of about 60 m above the mean sea level.
Nearest Railway Stations
1. Tirusulam / Pallavaram Railway Station - About 9 km from Kovur.2. Chennai Central / Egmore Railway Station - Major station in the city centre.
Airport
Chennai International Airport - The closest airport — about 9 km from Kovur.Metro Stations (Chennai Metro)
Nearest Operational Metro Stations1. Chennai Airport Metro Station - Closest major metro station — connects to central and northern Chennai.
2. Porur Metro Station : 5 km
Bus Terminus – Distance from Kovur
1. CMBT : 14 km2. Kilambakkam Bus Terminus : 19 km
3. Kuthambakkam Bus Terminus: 18 km
4. Madhavaram Bus Terminus: 24 km
Shopping Malls & Big Shopping Areas
1. Forum Vijaya Mall : From Kovur → 10 km to Forum Vijaya Mall in Vadapalani2. Aerohub Mall : From Kovur to Aerohub Mall, the approximate distance is 9 km.
3. Chandra Metro Mall : From Kovur → 8 km.
4. Grand Galata Center Mall : From Kovur → 8 km.
D‑Mart & Other Groceries
1. Dmart - Kovur – There is a D‑Mart supermarket right in or near Kovur / Kollacheri area itself — very close to Kovur.2. Super Saravana Stores - Porur: From Kovur → 6 km.
IT Parks near Kovur
Kovur is a residential locality in the western part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Due to its proximity to major arterial roads such as Mount–Poonamallee Road and Inner Ring Road, Kovur provides access to several important Information Technology and software parks in Chennai.1. DLF Cybercity Chennai
DLF Cybercity Chennai is a large IT Special Economic Zone located along Mount–Poonamallee Road in the Manapakkam–Ramapuram–Porur region. It is one of the largest IT parks in Chennai and hosts numerous multinational IT and IT-enabled service companies.
Distance from Kovur: approximately 6 km.
2. RMZ One Paramount
RMZ One Paramount is a commercial IT and office development by RMZ Corp, located in Porur along Mount–Poonamallee Road. The campus accommodates several technology and corporate offices and is part of the western Chennai IT corridor.
Distance from Kovur: approximately 5 km.
3. Larsen & Toubro Campus
Larsen & Toubro operates corporate and technology offices in the Manapakkam–Ramapuram area, close to DLF Cybercity. These facilities support engineering, IT services, and corporate operations.
Distance from Kovur: approximately 7 km.
4. Olympia Tech Park
Olympia Tech Park is an established IT and business park located in Guindy, near Jawaharlal Nehru Salai. It houses a range of IT, consulting, and corporate firms and is well connected to other parts of Chennai.
Distance from Kovur: approximately 9 km.
5. Embassy Splendid Tech Zone
Embassy Splendid Tech Zone is a major IT campus in the Pallavaram area. Located off Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road, it offers substantial office space and is occupied by several multinational technology and IT services companies.
Distance from Kovur: approximately 9 km.
Connectivity
Kovur is connected to these IT parks primarily via Mount–Poonamallee Road, Porur–Guindy Road, and Inner Ring Road. Public transport and road networks provide access to major employment hubs in west and south Chennai.
Nearby Historical places
1. Kovur Sundareswarar TempleDistance from Kovur: 0–1 km
2. Kundrathur Murugan Temple
Distance from Kovur: 3 km
3. Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple
Distance from Kovur: 3 km.
4. Panchamuga Sri Anjaneya Swami Temple Distance from Kovur: 0–1 km
5. Velleeswarar Kovil, Mangadu (Sukran stalam) Distance from Kovur: 3 km.
6. Sri Nageswarar Temple - Ragu sthalam Distance from Kovur: 3 km.
7. Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple, Gerugambakkam - Kethu sthalam Distance from Kovur: 3 km.
8. Sree Ramanatheeswarar Temple – (Guru Sthalam) Distance from Kovur: 4 km.
9. Actor Arjun's Anjaneyar Temple Distance from Kovur: 3 km.
Colleges / Higher Education
1. St. Joseph’s College – Arts & Science college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs.2. Madha Medical College and Madha Hospital – Medical college and hospital campus.
3. Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, Sri Muthukumaran Arts And Science College, Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute.
Schools (Primary & Secondary)
Amrita Vidyalayam, Kovur – CBSE-affiliated school.Sri Krish International School – CBSE school in Kovur.
Sri Krish International School – Offers an international/Cambridge program.
Lalaji Memorial Omega International School – International school near Pallavaram Rd, Kolapakkam/Kovur.
Minerva Hitech International School – International school near Gerugambakkam.
Mangadu Public School – Local public school in Kovur area.
St. Mary's School – General education school in Kovur.
Vincent School – School in Periyapanicheri.
Boys Higher Secondary School – Boys’ secondary school in Kovur.
SSC Government Higher Secondary School – Government higher secondary school.
Girls Government School, Kovur – Government girls’ high school.
Preschools / Early Learning
C.H.I.L.D Pre-school, Kovur – Preschool near Kumaran Nagar Park.JUNIOR CAMPUS kids school – Preschool in Kovur.
Joyful Kingdom of Montessori & Primary school – Montessori + primary.
ALPHAA KIDZ – Preschool in Kovur.
ISHAN PRE SCHOOLS & ISHAN ACADEMY – Early education & preschool.
Shree Kids Preschool and Daycare – Preschool & daycare.
Baby Stars Day Care and Play School – Daycare & nursery.