It lies exactly between IT hubs Chennai and Bengaluru. It is at a distance of 180 km from these two cities both on roads via National Highway 68 (formerly 46) and on rails. The district headquarters, Vellore is about 52 km from the town towards Chennai. The proposed development of "Chennai-Bengaluru industrial corridor of excellence" is expected to stimulate the industrial growth which will improve the socio economic condition of the town
