Kariapatti

Kariapatti is a taluk headquarters town in Virudhunagar District and is about 18 km from Virudhunagar. Sethu Institute of Technology located at Pulloor is the major landmark here. Nut and bolt manufacturing industries are mainly concentrated in this region.

Tiruchuli, one of the 14 Shaiva centers in Tamil Nadu, is easily accessible from Kariapatti. Kamaraj’s House, Kalainathaswamy Temple, Sastha Falls, Shenbagathope Grizelled Squirrel Sanctuary and Srivilliputtur Temple are among the nearest tourist attractions.

Kariapatti lies on the National Highway 45B between Madurai and Aruppukkottai. Madurai is 26 km north and Aruppukkottai is 20 km south. Madurai Airport and Aruppukkottai Railway Station are the nearest airport and railhead respectively.