Padianallur is a town located in the northern part of Chennai within the Thiruvallur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Geographically, it is positioned approximately 34 km east of the district headquarters, Tiruvallur, and sits about 4 km from Sholavaram.
The town is situated in close proximity to the industrial and residential zones of Chennai City. It serves as a local locality within the broader urban and industrial landscape of the region.