| Mugalivakkam | |
| Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
| Pushpin Map: | India Chennai#Tamil Nadu#India |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Mugalivakkam (Chennai) |
| Coordinates: | 13.021°N 80.1614°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Type3: | Metro |
| Subdivision Name1: | Tamil Nadu |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kanchipuram District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Chennai |
| Parts Type: | Talukas |
| Parts: | Sriperumbudur |
| Governing Body: | CMDA |
| Leader Title: | J.Selventhiran |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Elevation M: | 57 |
| Population Total: | 25,117 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 600125 |
| Registration Plate: | TN 10 (RTO, Chennai South West) |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
| Blank1 Info Sec1: | Sriperumbudur |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Tamil |
| Blank2 Name Sec1: | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
| Blank2 Info Sec1: | Alandur |
| Blank3 Name Sec1: | Planning agency |
| Blank3 Info Sec1: | CMDA |
| Blank4 Name Sec1: | Councillor |
| Blank4 Info Sec1: | B.Govindaraj |
Mugalivakkam[1] is a neighbourhood of Chennai. It is located in Sriperumbudur taluk of Kanchipuram district,[2] in Tamil Nadu. It is situated 16 km south-west of Chennai on the Mount-Poonamallee Road. It is bounded by Porur on the North Meenambakkam and Manapakkam on the South and South East, Madhanandhapuram and Gerugambakkam on the South West and Ramapuram on the North East directions. The nearest railway station is at Guindy which is about 6 kilometres away. Porur junction is around 2 km away and Kathipara Junction is around 5 km away.
The word, Mugalivakkam, might have evolved during the brief Mughal rule of Poonamallee during the later half of the 17th century CE and the 18th century CE.[3]
Developments in Mugalivakkam have seen substantial growth, particularly with the establishment of the DLF IT City in 2010, hosting multinational companies like IBM, CTS, L&T, and Infotech. Additionally, L&T ECC, L&T Ship Building, and L&T Audco have significant operations in the area. Mugalivakkam was incorporated into Chennai city limits in 2011, enhancing its infrastructure and amenities. The locality offers small parks, educational institutions, hospitals, banks, and superstores, making it a desirable residential area. The Government bus service from Arasamaram bus stop connects Mugalivakkam to Broadway daily.
Furthermore, Mugalivakkam is well-connected by road and benefits from proximity to the Chennai Metro, providing enhanced accessibility. The area continues to attract real estate development, contributing to its residential appeal.
Mugalivakkam has experienced significant flooding incidents due to the overflow of the Porur Lake surplus canal,[4] which also collects runoff from Paraniputhur, Pattur, and Mangadu. This canal has limited carrying capacity, leading to severe flooding in areas like Thiruvalluvar Nagar and Arumugam Nagar during heavy rains, disrupting daily life and forcing some residents to relocate temporarily.
Notable floods occurred in 2015, 2021, and 2022, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges and the need for improved drainage systems to prevent future incidents
Mugalivakkam locality shares its boundary with some major metropolitan areas of the city. In the North and Northwest, it is bounded by Porur. In its Northeast lies Ramapuram, while in the West it extends to Moulivakkam. Manapakkam lies to the East and Southeast of this tech city and to the South and Southwest, it limits to Kolapakkam respectively.