A small settlement, Avalpoondurai is around 15 km from Erode in Erode District of Tamil Nadu. The place sprawls over an area of around 26 sq km.
Avalpoondurai is bordered by the neighboring towns such as
Modakkurichi in the east, Arachalur in the south and Chennimalai and Ottapparai in the south-west.
Pushpavaneeshwarar Temple and Perumal Temple are the prime attractions. Some of the nearby tourist destinations are Chennimalai Temple, Mettur Dam, Bhavani Koodudurai and Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple.
The nearest airport is C A Coimbatore Airport. Ingur Railway Station and Erode Junction Railway Station serve Avalpoondurai. By road, Avalpoondurai can be approached from Erode.