Villivakkam is a bustling residential locale situated about 4 km west of Perambur in north Chennai. It is on the Beach/Central - Arakkonam suburban rail route and is 8 km north-west of Chennai Central Railway Station.
Ananda Perumal Temple and Agastheewara Temple are two popular shrines in Villivakkam.
Chennai International Airport is about 14 km south of Villivakkam. Regular city service buses connect Villivakkam with other parts of Chennai.