Moolakadai, which is pronounced as 'Moolakkadai', is a part of North Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is the gateway of North Chennai.
Moolakadai | |
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  Moolakadai  Moolakadai  Moolakadai | |
| Coordinates: 13°07′44″N 80°14′29″E / 13.128937°N 80.241453°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Chennai |
| Metro | Chennai |
| TAMIL | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 600060 / 600110 / 600118 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-05 / TN-20 / TN-18 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chennai North |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Perambur |
Moolakadai Junction is the place where G.N.T. Road (NH 5: Chennai-Kolkata Highway) and Madhavaram High Road (Perambur - Madhavaram road) intersect. Moolakadai is primarily a high traffic area in North Chennai due to the movement of Heavy vehicles (mainly containers) as most of those heavy vehicles have to pass through Moolakadai, to and fro the Chennai Port.
For those who come from other areas of Chennai, Moolakadai acts as the gateway to the areas like Madhavaram, Kodungaiyur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Mathur MMDA, and Manali.
Location
editNorth Chennai .
Transportation
editMetropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) takes care of the bus services to Moolakadai. Moolakadai is an important stage for MTC. Moolakadai is reasonably well connected to almost all the parts of North Chennai. Though Moolakadai does not have a Bus terminus, good number of MTC buses pass through the Moolakadai Junction. Some of the buses are :
| Normal | Express | Deluxe | AC Volvo | Night |
Originating Buses
edit| Route No | Origin | Destination | Passes through | Status | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57G | Vazhuthigaimedu | Moolakadai | Redhills, MMBT | Less- frequent, Running | Normal |
| S63 | Manali | Moolakadai | Manali Market, Balajipalayam, Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar B.S., Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal | Running | Express |
Buses plying towards MGR Chennai Central
edit| Route No | Origin | Destination | Passes through | Status | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64C | Manali | Broadway | Mathur MMDA, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, Pulianthope P.S., Vepery, Periyamedu, MGR Chennai Central, Nurse Quarters | Running | Normal |
| 64C | Manali | Broadway | Mathur MMDA, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, Pulianthope P.S., Vepery, Periyamedu, MGR Chennai Central, Nurse Quarters | Running | Deluxe |
| 64D | Broadway | Kosappur | Park town, MGR Chennai Central, Periyamedu, Vepery, Pulianthope P.S., Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, Sharma Nagar, Moolakadai, Thapal Petti, MMC University, Periya Mathur, Kosappur School | Running | Normal |
| 64K | Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | Broadway | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, Perambur Marker, Erikarai, Aaduthotti, Pulianthope P.S., Vepery, Periyamedu, MGR Chennai Central, Nurse Quarters | Running | Normal |
| 64K | Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | Broadway | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Erikarai, Aaduthotti, Pulianthope P.S., Vepery, Periyamedu, MGR Chennai Central, Nurse Quarters | Running | Deluxe |
| 64M | Madhavaram MBT | MGR Chennai Central | Kalpana Lamps, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Perambur B.S., Jamalya, Otteri, Pattalam, Vepery, Periyamedu | Running | Normal |
Buses plying towards Vallalar Nagar/Chennai Beach Railway Station/Thiruvottriyur
edit| Route No | Origin | Destination | Passes through | Status | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Redhills | Vallalar Nagar | Puzhal, Kavangarai, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll | Running | Normal |
| 57 | Redhills | Vallalar Nagar | Puzhal, Kavangarai, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll | Running | Deluxe |
| 57A | Angadu | Vallalar Nagar | Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll | Running | Normal |
| 57C | Arumandai Road | Vallalar Nagar | Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll | Running | Normal |
| Gnayiru | Vallalar Nagar | Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma, Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll | Running | Normal | |
| 57D | Poochi Athipet | Broadway | Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach R.S. | Running | Normal |
| 57F | Karanodai | Broadway | Sozhavaram, Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach R.S. | Running | Normal |
| 57F | Karanodai | Broadway | Sozhavaram, Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach R.S. | Running | Deluxe |
| Karanodai | Vallalar Nagar | Sozhavaram, Redhills, Puzhal MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll | Running | Normal | |
| Karanodai | Moolakadai | Sozhavaram, Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT | Running | Deluxe | |
| 57H | New Erumaivetti palayam | Broadway | Karanodai, Sozhavaram, Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach R.S. | Running | Normal |
| 57J | Gnayiru | Broadway | Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach R.S. | Running | Normal |
| 57M | Alamathi | Broadway | Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach RS | Running | Normal |
| 57X/547A | Periyapalayam | Vallalar Nagar | Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram Toll | Running | Deluxe |
| 157 | Redhills | Thiruvottriyur | Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Kodungaiyur Dumping Station, Tondiarpet Depot, Theradi | Running | Normal |
| 157E | Ennore | Redhills | Thiruvottriyur,Theradi, Tondiarpet Depot, Kodungaiyur Dumping Station, MKB Nagar East, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, Sharma Nagar, Moolakadai, MMBT, Puzhal | Running | Normal |
| 557Ax | Annamalaichery | Broadway | Vazhuthigaimedu, Sozhavaram, Padiyanallur, Redhills, Puzhal, MMBT, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach RS | Running | Express |
| 38A | Manali | Broadway | Chinna Mathur, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi,MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach RS | Running | Normal |
| 38G | Vazhuthigaimedu | Broadway | Redhills,Madhavaram New BS, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach RS | Running | Normal |
| 38H | Madhavaram | Broadway | Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar East, Ramalingapuram toll, Vallalar Nagar, Stanley Hospital, Beach RS | Running | Normal |
| Madhavaram | Vallalar Nagar | Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Sharma Nagar, Sharma Nagar, Ambedkar College Vyasarpadi, MKB Nagar East, Ramalingapuram toll | Running | Normal |
| Route No | Origin | Destination | Passes through | Status | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | Perambur | Minjur | Moolakadai, Thapal petti, Arul Nagar, Mathur, Manali Market, MFL, Nappalayam, Melur, Pattamandri | Running | Express |
| 164 | Perambur | Minjur | Moolakadai, Thapal petti, Arul Nagar, Mathur, Manali Market, MFL, Nappalayam, Melur, Pattamandri | Running | Normal |
| S64 | Assissi Nagar | Perambur | Telephone Exchange, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Perambur Market | Running | Express |
| S62 | Perambur | Manali BS | Perambur Market, Moolakadai, Kodungaiyur Parvati Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Manali Market | Running | Express |
| 64M | MMBT | MGR Chennai Central | Kalpana Lamps, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Perambur BS, Otteri, Pattalam, Vepery | Running | Normal |
| Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | Perambur BS | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, Perambur Market | Running | Normal | |
| 48A | Madhavaram New BS | Ambattur IE | Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Perambur BS, Jamalya, Podi kadai, Ayanavaram signal, Villivakkam kalpana, Lucas TVS, Mannurpet | Running | Normal |
| 48AEt | Madhavaram New BS | JJ Nagar West | Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Perambur BS,Jamalya, Podi kadai, Ayanavaram signal, Villivakkam kalpana, Lucas TVS, Mannurpet, Ambattur IE | Running | Normal |
| 29Cx | Mathur MMDA | Besant Nagar | MMC University, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Perambur BS, Jamalya, purasai, KMC, Gemini, Adayar Depot | Running | Normal |
| T29Cx | Mathur MMDA | Thiruvanmiyur | MMC University, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Perambur BS, Jamalya, purasai, KMC, Gemini, Adayar Depot | Extinct | Deluxe |
| 29D | Mathur | Swami Vivekananda Illam | MMC University, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Perambur BS, Jamalya, purasai, Egmore, Triplicane | Running | Normal |
| Route No | Origin | Destination | Passes through | Status | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121A | Manali | Koyambedu (CMBT) | Manali Market, Mathur, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Running | Normal |
| 121Ax | Manali | Koyambedu Market | Manali Market, Mathur, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Morning service, Running | Normal |
| 121A | Manali | CMBT | Mathur, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Running | Deluxe |
| 121C | Ennore | CMBT | Thazhankuppam, MFL, Manali Market, Mathur, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Running | Normal |
| 121C | Ennore | CMBT | Thazhankuppam, MFL, Manali Market, Mathur, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Running | Deluxe |
| 121D | Manali New Town | CMBT | Andarkuppam, MFL, Manali Market, Mathur, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Running | Normal |
| 121G | Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | CMBT | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Running | Normal |
| 121G | Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | CMBT | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers | Running | Deluxe |
| Route No | Origin | Destination | Passes through | Status | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70F | Madhavaram New BS | Kilambakkam (KCBT) | Moolakadai, Retteri Junction, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Guindy IE, St. Thomas Mount, Thirusulam Airport, Pallavaram Market, Chromepet, Tambaram Sanatorium, Tambaram West, Perungalathur, Vandaloor Zoo | Running | Deluxe |
| 104F | Madhavaram New BS | Kilambakkam (KCBT) | Moolakadai, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Ambattur IE, Maduravoyal, Porur Tollplaza, Perungalathur, Vandaloor Zoo | Running | Deluxe |
| 104H | Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | Kilambakkam (KCBT) | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Ambattur IE, Maduravoyal, Porur Tollplaza, Perungalathur, Vandaloor Zoo | Running | Deluxe |
| 121F | Madhavaram New BS | Tambaram West | Thapal petti, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD Towers, CMBT, Vadapalani, Guindy IE, St.Thomas Mount, Thirusulam Airport, Pallavaram Market, Chromepet, Tambaram Sanatorium, Kadaperi | Running | Deluxe |
| 121H | Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | Tambaram West | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD towers, CMBT, Vadapalani, Guindy IE, St.Thomas Mount, Thirusulam Airport, Pallavaram Market, Chromepet, Tambaram Sanatorium, Kadaperi | Running | Deluxe |
| 121Hx | Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar | Kilambakkam (KCBT) | Chinnandi Madam, Erukkanchery signal, Moolakadai, MMBT, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD towers, CMBT, Vadapalani, Guindy IE, St.Thomas Mount, Thirusulam Airport, Pallavaram Market, Chromepet, Tambaram Sanatorium, Kadaperi, Tambaram West, Perungalathur, Vandaloor Zoo | Running | Deluxe |
| 170Cx | Manali | Guindy IE | Manali Market, Mathur, Arul Nagar, Thapal petti, Moolakadai, Don Bosco School, Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar BS, Retteri Junction, Wheels India, Thirumangalam, CPWD towers, CMBT, Vadapalani | Running | Express |
Chennai Metro Rail
editA project study would be taken up to establish links between Moolakadai—Thirumangalam, Moolakadai—Thiruvanmiyur and Luz—Poonamallee through Iyyappanthangal.[1]. The Proposed Routes are:
- Moolakadai — Perambur — Kilpauk — Thousand Lights — Mylapore — Thiruvanmiyur Line 3 [19 km]
- Moolakadai — Redhills — Ambattur — Mogappair — Thirumangalam Line 4 [22 km]
Banks
editGiven below are the Banks /ATMs located in Moolakadai:
- Indian Overseas Bank with ATM (Near Murari Hospital)
- Union Bank of India, Moolakadai with ATM
- Central Bank of India, Moolakadai with ATM, Next to Sembium EB, Moolakadai
ATMs-
- ICICI Bank ATM, Opp to Sembium EB, Moolakadai
- AXIS Bank ATM, Moolakadai
- IOB ATM near Ravi Garden
Hospitals
edit- K.V.T. Health Centre
- NRV Hospital