Tamil Nadu election 2026: Perambur constituency residents see progress amid concerns over transport connectivity, contaminated water

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Perambur is being integrated into the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Phase-II network, featuring an underground station under Corridor-3 (Purple Line) that connects to the existing Perambur Railway Station

Perambur is being integrated into the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Phase-II network, featuring an underground station under Corridor-3 (Purple Line) that connects to the existing Perambur Railway Station | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

Perambur constituency, which is home to some of Chennai’s oldest neighbourhoods, has the highest electorate – 2,22,792 voters – among the city’s 16 constituencies.

A fast-evolving north Chennai constituency, Perambur is witnessing development across multiple fronts even as residents flag gaps in transport connectivity, access to clean water and air, better higher education facilities, and employability.

Published - March 22, 2026 12:12 am IST

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