Nandambakkam is located in the Tambaram Taluk in the Kanchipuram District. It is a locality in Chennai. The area is popular for Surgical Instruments Factory and is known as Chennai Trade Centre. Areas such as Nanganallur, Mugalivakkam, Manapakkam, Kotturpuram, Kodambakkam, KK Nagar, Guindy, Ashok Nagar and Alandur surround the neighbourhood.

The heart of the city is around 13 kilometres towards the southwest of Chennai. The area is served by the Mount Poonamallee Road. Manapakkam bounds the area to the west while St Thomas Mount and Alandur are located towards the east. The Adyar River also bounds the area towards the west.

Nandambakkam real estate is sought-after by those looking to live in a well-developed neighbourhood. The built-up area of property in Nandambakkam ranges from 700 to 2,700 sq ft while the configurations on offer are 2 and 3BHK. The price of Nandambakkam property has fallen by 11 per cent in the past 31 months. The average price of property here is Rs 7,489 per sq ft. The lowest rate is Rs 6, 500 per sq ft, charged by Arihant Housing’s Tiara while the highest rate is Rs 9750 per sq ft, charged by Kgeyes Residency’s Padmalayam.

There are several good schools located in Nandambakkam such as Cantonment Board High School, Nandampakkam Primary School, IDPL Higher Secondary School, Army Public School Chennai, ECI Matriculation Higher Secondary School and National High School. Hospitals like Vasan Ortho Care, ESI Hospital, Banu Baby Clinic, Aravind Sai Eye Hospital and Udhaya Sai Clinic.