Introduction

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), established as the Madras Corporation in 1688, stands as India’s oldest municipal body and manages one of the country’s most significant metropolitan areas. This comprehensive guide provides you with the most current and verified information about Chennai’s 200 wards distributed across 15 administrative zones.

Key Fact: Chennai Corporation expanded dramatically in 2011, merging 42 local bodies to increase from 155 to 200 wards, covering an area of 426 square kilometers with over 4.41 million voters.

Understanding Chennai’s Administrative Structure

What are Wards and Zones?

Wards are the smallest administrative units in Chennai’s governance structure, each represented by an elected councillor. Zones are larger administrative divisions that group multiple wards together for efficient management and resource allocation.

Current Structure Overview

• Total Wards: 200
• Total Zones: 15 (with plans for expansion to 20 zones)
• Total Area: 426 square kilometers
• Population: Approximately 8.5 million (2024 estimate)
• Voters: 4.41 million registered voters

Complete List of Chennai’s 15 Zones and 200 Wards

Zone 1: Thiruvottiyur (Wards 1-14)

Assembly Constituency: Thiruvottiyur | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai North

Ward Details:

1. Ward 1: Kathivakkam
2. Ward 2: Ennore
3. Ward 3: Ernavoor
4. Ward 4: Ajax
5. Ward 5: Tiruvottiyur
6. Ward 6: Kaladipet
7. Ward 7: Rajakadai
8. Ward 8: Kodungaiyur (West)
9. Ward 9: Kodungaiyur (East)
10. Ward 10: Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar (North)
11. Ward 11: Cheriyan Nagar (North)
12. Ward 12: Jeeva Nagar (North)
13. Ward 13: Cheriyan Nagar (South)
14. Ward 14: Jeeva Nagar (South)

Zone 2: Manali (Wards 15-21)

Assembly Constituencies: Thiruvottiyur/Madhavaram/Ponneri | Parliamentary Constituencies: Chennai North/Thiruvallur

Ward Details: 15. Ward 15: Edyanchavadi 16. Ward 16: Kadapakkam 17. Ward 17: Theeyambakkam 18. Ward 18: Manali 19. Ward 19: Mathur 20. Ward 20: Sanjeevirayanpet 21. Ward 21: Grace Garden

Zone 3: Madhavaram (Wards 22-33)

Assembly Constituency: Madhavaram | Parliamentary Constituency: Thiruvallur

Ward Details: 22. Ward 22: Kavankarai 23. Ward 23: Puzhal 24. Ward 24: Puthagram 25. Ward 25: Kathirvedu 26. Ward 26: Lakshmipuram – Madhavaram 27. Ward 27: Assisi Nagar 9th St 28. Ward 28: Chinnasekkadu 29. Ward 29: Madhavaram 30. Ward 30: Ma-Po-Si Nagar 31. Ward 31: Royapuram 32. Ward 32: Singarathottam 33. Ward 33: Narayanappa Thottam

Zone 4: Tondiarpet (Wards 34-48)

Assembly Constituencies: Perambur/RK Nagar/Royapuram | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai North

Ward Details: 34. Ward 34: Korukkupet 35. Ward 35: Mottai Thottam 36. Ward 36: Kumarasamy Nagar (South) 37. Ward 37: Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar (South) 38. Ward 38: Kumarasamy Nagar (North) 39. Ward 39: Vijayaragavalu Nagar (West) 40. Ward 40: Tondiarpet 41. Ward 41: Old Washermenpet 42. Ward 42: Meenakshiammanpet 43. Ward 43: Kondithope 44. Ward 44: Sevenwells (North) 45. Ward 45: Amman Koil 46. Ward 46: Muthialpet 47. Ward 47: Vallalseethakathi Nagar 48. Ward 48: Kachaleeswarar Nagar

Zone 5: Royapuram (Wards 49-63)

Assembly Constituencies: Royapuram/Harbour/Egmore/Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni | Parliamentary Constituencies: Chennai North/Chennai Central

Ward Details: 49. Ward 49: Sevenwells (South) 50. Ward 50: Sowcarpet 51. Ward 51: Basin Bridge 52. Ward 52: Vyasarpet (South) 53. Ward 53: Vyasarpet (North) 54. Ward 54: Perambur (North) 55. Ward 55: Perambur (East) 56. Ward 56: Elango Nagar 57. Ward 57: Perambur (South) 58. Ward 58: Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar 59. Ward 59: Wadia Nagar 60. Ward 60: Dr. Sathyavanimuthu Nagar 61. Ward 61: Pulianthope 62. Ward 62: Dr. Besant Nagar 63. Ward 63: Pedhunayakanpet

Zone 6: Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar (Wards 64-78)

Assembly Constituencies: Kolathur/Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar/Egmore | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai North

Ward Details: 64. Ward 64: Perumal Koil Thottam 65. Ward 65: Thattankulam 66. Ward 66: Choolai 67. Ward 67: Poonga Nagar 68. Ward 68: Elephant Gate 69. Ward 69: Edapalayam 70. Ward 70: Agaram (North) 71. Ward 71: Sembiam 72. Ward 72: Siruvalloor 73. Ward 73: Nagammai Ammaiyar Nagar 74. Ward 74: Agaram (South) 75. Ward 75: Vidhudalai Gurusami Nagar 76. Ward 76: Ayanavaram 77. Ward 77: Nagammaiammaiyar Nagar (South) 78. Ward 78: Panneer Selvam Nagar

Zone 7: Ambattur (Wards 79-93)

Assembly Constituencies: Ambattur/Maduravoyal | Parliamentary Constituency: Sriperumbudur

Ward Details: 79. Ward 79: Maraimalai Adigal Nagar 80. Ward 80: Maraimalai Adigal Nagar (South) 81. Ward 81: Purasawalkam 82. Ward 82: Kolathur 83. Ward 83: Villiwakkam (North) 84. Ward 84: Villiwakkam (South) 85. Ward 85: Virugambakkam (North) 86. Ward 86: Anna Nagar (West) 87. Ward 87: Anna Nagar (Central) 88. Ward 88: Anna Nagar (East) 89. Ward 89: Shenoy Nagar 90. Ward 90: Kilpauk (North) 91. Ward 91: Gangadeeswarar Koil 92. Ward 92: Kilpauk (South) 93. Ward 93: Amanjikarai (North)

Zone 8: Anna Nagar (Wards 94-108)

Assembly Constituencies: Villivakkam/Egmore/Anna Nagar | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai Central

Ward Details: 94. Ward 94: Amanjikarai (Central) 95. Ward 95: Amanjikarai (West) 96. Ward 96: Periyar Nagar (North) 97. Ward 97: Periyar Nagar (West) 98. Ward 98: Nungambakkam 99. Ward 99: Adikesavapuram 100. Ward 100: Nehru Nagar 101. Ward 101: Chintadripet 102. Ward 102: Komaleeswaranpet 103. Ward 103: Balasubramanya Nagar 104. Ward 104: Thiruvotteeswaranpet 105. Ward 105: Natesan Nagar 106. Ward 106: Chepauk 107. Ward 107: Zambazaar 108. Ward 108: Umaru Pulavar Nagar

Zone 9: Teynampet (Wards 109-126)

Assembly Constituencies: Thousand Lights/Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni/Mylapore | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai Central

Ward Details: 109. Ward 109: Triplicane 110. Ward 110: Marina 111. Ward 111: Krishnampet 112. Ward 112: Bharathi Nagar 113. Ward 113: Azad Nagar (North) 114. Ward 114: Bharathidasan Nagar 115. Ward 115: Azad Nagar (South) 116. Ward 116: Vivekananda Puram 117. Ward 117: Ajnugam Ammaiyar Nagar 118. Ward 118: Kosappet 119. Ward 119: Pattalam 120. Ward 120: Anbazhagan Nagar 121. Ward 121: Perumalpet 122. Ward 122: Kannappar Nagar 123. Ward 123: Pattalam 124. Ward 124: Chetpet 125. Ward 125: Egmore 126. Ward 126: Pudupet

Zone 10: Kodambakkam (Wards 127-142)

Assembly Constituencies: Maduravoyal/Virugambakkam/T.Nagar/Saidapet | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai Central

Ward Details: 127. Ward 127: Ko-Su-Mani Nagar 128. Ward 128: Nakeerar Nagar 129. Ward 129: Thousand Lights 130. Ward 130: Azhagiri Nagar 131. Ward 131: Amir Mahal 132. Ward 132: Royapettah 133. Ward 133: Teynampet 134. Ward 134: Sathyamurthy Nagar 135. Ward 135: Alwarpet (North) 136. Ward 136: Alwarpet (South) 137. Ward 137: Vadapalani (West) 138. Ward 138: Vadapalani (East) 139. Ward 139: Kalaivanar Nagar 140. Ward 140: Navalar Nedunchezian Nagar (West) 141. Ward 141: Navalar Nedunchezian Nagar (East) 142. Ward 142: Ashok Nagar

Zone 11: Valasaravakkam (Wards 143-155)

Assembly Constituency: Maduravoyal | Parliamentary Constituency: Sriperumbudur

Ward Details: 143. Ward 143: M.G.R. Nagar 144. Ward 144: Kamaraj Nagar (North) 145. Ward 145: Kamaraj Nagar (South) 146. Ward 146: Thyagaraya Nagar 147. Ward 147: Rajaji Nagar 148. Ward 148: Virugambakkam (South) 149. Ward 149: Saligramam 150. Ward 150: Kodambakkam (North) 151. Ward 151: Kodambakkam (South) 152. Ward 152: Saidapet 153. Ward 153: Kumaran Nagar (North) 154. Ward 154: Kumaran Nagar (South) 155. Ward 155: Saidapet (West)

Zone 12: Alandur (Wards 156-167)

Assembly Constituencies: Alandur/Pallavaram/Sholinganallur | Parliamentary Constituency: Sriperumbudur

Ward Details: 156. Ward 156: Kalaingar Karunanidhi Nagar 157. Ward 157: V O C Nagar 158. Ward 158: G D Naidu Nagar (East) 159. Ward 159: G. D Naidu Nagar (West) 160. Ward 160: Guindy (West) 161. Ward 161: Guindy (East) 162. Ward 162: Beemannapettai 163. Ward 163: Thiruvalluvar Nagar 164. Ward 164: Madavaperumal Puram 165. Ward 165: Karaneeswarpuram 166. Ward 166: Santhome 167. Ward 167: Mylapore

Zone 13: Adyar (Wards 170-182)

Assembly Constituencies: Saidapet/Mylapore/Velachery | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai South

Ward Details: 170. Ward 170: Avvai Nagar (South) 171. Ward 171: Raja Annamalai Puram 172. Ward 172: Avvai Nagar (North) 173. Ward 173: Adyar (West) 174. Ward 174: Adyar (East) 175. Ward 175: Velachery 176. Ward 176: Thiruvanmiyur (West) 177. Ward 177: Thiruvanmiyur (East) 178. Ward 178: Besant Nagar 179. Ward 179: Urur 180. Ward 180: Adampakkam 181. Ward 181: Velachery West 182. Ward 182: Gandhi Salai

Zone 14: Perungudi (Wards 168, 169, 183-191)

Assembly Constituencies: Velachery/Alandur/Sholinganallur | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai South

Ward Details: 168. Ward 168: Taramani 169. Ward 169: Ullagaram 183. Ward 183: Puzhuthivakkam 184. Ward 184: Kottivakkam 185. Ward 185: Pallikaranai 186. Ward 186: Palavakkam 187. Ward 187: Madipakkam 188. Ward 188: Jaladianpet 189. Ward 189: Neelangarai 190. Ward 190: Thoraipakkam 191. Ward 191: Injambakkam

Zone 15: Sholinganallur (Wards 192-200)

Assembly Constituency: Sholinganallur | Parliamentary Constituency: Chennai South

Ward Details: 192. Ward 192: Karapakkam 193. Ward 193: Sholinganallur 194. Ward 194: Uthandi 195. Ward 195: Semmancheri 196. Ward 196: Navalur 197. Ward 197: Siruseri 198. Ward 198: Kelambakkam 199. Ward 199: Sithalapakkam 200. Ward 200: Medavakkam

Ward Reservation Details

The Greater Chennai Corporation follows constitutional reservation requirements for social justice and women’s empowerment:

• 26 wards are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
• 58 wards are reserved for women candidates
• 116 wards are unreserved (general category)

2024 Updates: Expansion to 20 Zones

In a significant development, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced the restructuring of Chennai Corporation from 15 to 20 zones to ensure better resource allocation and management efficiency.

Key Points of the New 20-Zone Structure:

• Population-based redistribution using 2023 projections from 2011 census data
• Zone 1 will have the maximum 19 wards covering Madhavaram, Ponneri, and Tiruvottiyur constituencies
• Zone 19 will be the smallest with 6 wards in Alandur and Sholinganallur areas
• Total population: 79.53 lakh across all zones
• Property count: 13.82 lakh properties

Important Note: As of August 2024, the 20-zone structure is in the planning phase. The current operational structure remains 15 zones with 200 wards.

How to Find Your Ward Number

Online Methods:

1. Official GCC Website: Visit chennaicorporation.gov.in
2. Google Maps Integration: Use the GCC location service tool
3. Voter ID Card: Your ward number is printed on your voter registration card

Offline Methods:

1. Contact Local Corporation Office: Visit your nearest zonal office
2. Ask Neighbors: Ward numbers are commonly known in local areas
3. Check Property Tax Records: Ward details are mentioned in property documents

Importance of Knowing Your Ward Details

Understanding your ward information is crucial for:

Civic Services:

• Property Tax payments and assessments
• Water connection applications and complaints
• Sewage and drainage issue reporting
• Street lighting maintenance requests
• Waste management services

Political Participation:

• Voting in local body elections
• Contacting your councillor for local issues
• Participating in ward committee meetings
• Accessing government schemes and subsidies

Emergency Services:

• Ambulance services dispatch
• Fire department response coordination
• Police assistance and area identification
• Disaster management and evacuation planning

Zone-wise Administrative Contacts

Each zone has dedicated administrative officers and contact points:

Zonal Officers Structure:

• Zonal Officer (Executive Engineer level)
• Assistant Engineers
• Junior Engineers
• Health Officers
• Revenue Officials

For current contact details, visit the official GCC website or call the main helpline: 044-25619316

Future Developments and Smart City Initiatives

Chennai Corporation is actively implementing Smart City Mission projects across all zones:

Digital Infrastructure:

• E-governance portals for citizen services
• Mobile applications for complaint registration
• Digital payment systems for taxes and fees
• Online permit applications

Urban Development:

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system expansion
• Metro Rail connectivity to all zones
• Solid waste management improvements
• Water supply augmentation projects

Historical Context: From 155 to 200 Wards

The 2011 expansion of Chennai Corporation was a landmark event in Indian municipal governance:

Merged Local Bodies:

• 9 municipalities: Alandur, Ambattur, Kattivakkam, Madhavaram, Maduravoyal, Manali, Tiruvottiyur, Ullagaram-Puzhuthivakkam, Valasaravakkam
• 8 town panchayats: Chinnasekkadu, Puzhal, Porur, Nandambakkam, Meenambakkam, Perungudi, Pallikaranai, Sholinganallur
• 25 village panchayats: Including areas like Injambakkam, Karapakkam, Thuraipakkam, and others

Geographic Impact:

• Area expansion: From 174 km² to 426 km²
• Population coverage: Over 8.5 million residents
• Administrative efficiency: Better service delivery across expanded areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often do ward boundaries change?

A: Ward boundaries are typically redrawn during delimitation exercises, usually conducted every 10-15 years based on census data and population changes.

Q: Can I request services from a different ward?

A: Generally, civic services are ward-specific. However, emergency services and some utilities may have cross-ward coverage.

Q: Who represents my ward in the Corporation?

A: Each ward elects one councillor who represents the ward in the Corporation Council and serves as your primary point of contact for local issues.

Q: Are ward numbers permanent?

A: Ward numbers can change during delimitation exercises when boundaries are redrawn. Always verify your current ward number through official channels.

Useful Resources and Links

Official Government Resources:

• Greater Chennai Corporation: chennaicorporation.gov.in
• Chennai District Administration: chennai.nic.in
• Tamil Nadu Election Commission: elections.tn.gov.in

Digital Services:

• GCC Mobile App: “Namma Chennai GCC” (Available on Google Play and App Store)
• Online Tax Payment: chennaicorporation.gov.in
• Complaint Portal: chennaicorporation.gov.in

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide to Chennai’s 200 wards and 15 zones provides you with all the essential information needed to navigate the city’s administrative structure effectively. As Chennai continues to grow and modernize, staying informed about these administrative divisions becomes increasingly important for accessing civic services, participating in local governance, and understanding your role as a citizen.

The upcoming transition to 20 zones represents Chennai Corporation’s commitment to better governance and more efficient service delivery. Keep this guide handy for quick reference, and remember to verify your specific ward details through official channels for the most current information.

Stay Updated: For the latest updates on Chennai Corporation wards, zones, and administrative changes, regularly check the official GCC website and follow local government announcements.