Chennai’s expansion towards Tambaram was / is happening for a long time, the newer geographies have got added to that maddening expansion of the city towards Velchary, Madipakkam, Medavakkam, Mogappair, Nolambur, Kolathur, Red Hills, Avadi, Poonamalle etc.

As a result lay-outs like these spring up in erstwhile agricultural lands, they get plotted for homes and farming stops.