Located on the main road to Salem from Ulunderpet, Kallakurichi is a taluk headquarters. This bustling town is in the western region of Viluppuram District, at an equal proximity to Chinnasalem and Tyagadurgam. Salem is 89 km towards the west.
Parthasarathy Perumal temple at Devapandalam, Pasupatheeshwarar temple at Varanjaram and Adikesava Perumal temple at Vilambar are prominent temples close to Kallakurichi. Regular bus services are available from this town to Kalrayan Hills, a tourist destination on the western side of the taluk. Melnaariyappanoor Church is accessible from here.
