Thiruporur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It is located 65 kilometres towards east from the district headquarters. The key localities that lie in close proximity to this area are Kelambakkam, Moolacheri, Muttukadu, Nallambakkam, Navallur, and Thiruvidandhai. Situated on the Old Mahabalipuram Road, it is surrounded by Kelambakkam on one side and Alathur Pharmaceutical Industrial Estate on the other.

Connectivity
This locality promises smooth connectivity via a well-integrated road and rail network. Pazhavanthangal Railway Station is at a distance of 36 kilometres via Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway and the international airport lies 38.6 kilometres away.

Real estate
There has been a swift rise in the demand for residential real estate in Thiruporur. Many prestigious builders have started their big-ticket projects here. There has been an increase in the real estate rates in recent times.

Social infrastructure
The well-known educational institutions of this area include DAV Public School, Government High Secondary School, Karunilam Government High School, Sri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Mailai Elementary School, and Gudalur Government School.
Heart Touch Home, Lakshmi Clinic, Lakshmi Specialty Clinic, and Sri Sathya Sai Medical Hospital are the major hospitals in the locality.