Spanning over an area of about 10 sq km, Nilakottai is located in
Dindigul District of
Tamil Nadu. It is in close proximity to the famous hill station at
Kodaikanal. Nilakottai is about 8 km north of Kullichettippatti, 13 km south-west of Ambaturai and 13 km north-west of Vadippatti.
Dotted with green paddy fields, maize fields and coconut groves, the place offers panoramic views of mist-draped hills with vineyards. It is also a major flower producing area in the district.
Major point of attraction is the Anjaneyar Temple. Nilakottai Agro Industrial Complex (at Palapatti) is the prime establishment here. Kadavakurichi Reserve Forest lies 4 km south-west of Nilakottai. Marudanadhi and Vaigai rivers flow nearby.
Dindigul, a major center for the South Indian leather industry, is about 30 km north-east of Nilakottai.
Ammayanaickanur, Pallapatti, Silukkuvarpatti, Batlagundu,
Pattiveeranpatti, Oruthattu and
Sevugampatti are the neighboring places.
The nearest airport is at Madurai, 37 km away. Kodaikanal Road Railway Station (Kodai Road) serves Nilakottai. Nilakottai can be approached from Dindigul.
National Highway 7 passes through Nilakottai.
