Arcot is a town and urban area of Ranipet district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the southern banks of Palar River, the city straddles a trade route between Chennai and Bangalore or Salem, between the Mysore Ghat and the Javadi Hills. It is a Tri-City with the adjacent municipalities of Walajapet and Ranipet.
Country: India
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 194 m (636 ft)
District: Ranipet district
Urban Area: Vellore Metropolitan Area / Greater Vellore City Municipal Corporation