CMDA · Government of Tamil Nadu
Planning a Greater Chennai,
region by region.
Shaping Greater Chennai
Why ChennaiA region planned for
liveable, inclusive growth
Balancing development and heritage to guide the orderly growth of the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Learn moreMaster plans and land use that guide the orderly growth of the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
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It's all converging
Across five districts, CMDA's focus areas, infrastructure and local bodies converge into one planned, sustainable metropolitan region.
Greater
Chennai
CMA
Third Master Plan
5,904 Sq.kmMetropolitan area
GIS Enabled Planning
5 DistrictsAdministrative reach
Sustainable Growth
1,321 VillagesWithin the CMA
Integrated Infrastructure
4th LargestMetro city in India
Our focusA framework
A framework
for growth
CMDA guides the region through data-led planning, resilient infrastructure and green development — a formula for orderly, sustainable growth across the metropolitan area.
5,904Sq.km
Metropolitan area
CMDA · Chennai Metropolitan Area
Committed to a greener Chennai
CMDA safeguards green cover, water bodies and open spaces across the metropolitan area — planning a resilient, low-carbon region for future generations, across 1,321 villages and five districts.
Shaping Greater Chennai
CHENNAI CITYChennai Metropolitan Area
The economic and cultural heart of Tamil Nadu, Chennai drives growth through its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and resilient urban ecosystem.
- 5,904 km²
- CMA extent
- 5
- Districts
- 1,321
- Villages
North ChennaiCentral ChennaiSouth Chennai
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