[1] It is surrounded by Teynampet in the north and west, Mylapore, Mandavelli and Abhiramapuram in the east, Raja Annamalaipuram in the south, and Nandanam in the southwest.

A new exclusive station for Alwarpet has been proposed under Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project which is likely to begin by March 2021 and expected to be completed within 5-7 years.

[citation needed] Alwarpet was once home to the actor Kamal Haasan, which he acknowledged in his song "Alwarpetai Aaluda" from the movie Vasool Raja MBBS.

This residential area is situated just adjacent to Poes Garden, which is home to two of the most important personalities of Chennai, actor Rajinikanth and the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa.

Most of these music education schools offer courses in Carnatic vocals, piano, and guitar where learners can explore both classical and contemporary styles.