[4] The proximity of Tambaram railway junction and Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur has given Perungalathur good connectivity with places like Chennai, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram.

Industrial estates like Guindy, Maraimalai Nagar, Padappai, Oragadam and Sriperumbudur are easily accessible via road or rail.

Perungulathur is the hub for most of tourist bus operators and many have offices opposite to first railway gate.

Much of Peerkankaranai Lake was filled during the widening of NH-45 highway and the remaining area is shrinking due to dumping of solid wastes and encroachments.

Perungulathur Lake, spread over an area of 55 acres,[7] gives the name to this town meaning "A Place with Big pond" (Perum – Kulam – Urr).