Talaivasal is situated on the Salem-Kallakurichi main road in Salem District of Tamil Nadu. This place is midway between Attur and Chinnasalem, about 16 km away. Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women is the landmark here.
At about 4 km south lies Aragalur, a known tourist center. The big statue of Buddha at Thiyanganur, located on the outskirts of Aragalur, is worth seeing. Another attraction nearby is Attur Fort.