Kariyapattinam

Kariyapattinam, in Nagapattinam District, lies about 12 km east of Thiruthuraipoondi and 15 km from Thopputhurai. Adirangam, Melamarudur, Thalanayar and Kallimodu are among the other nearby places.

At about 17 km east lies the attractive spot of Vedaranyam. Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is 22 km away. Ettukkudi, noted for the Lord Muruga temple, is nearby. Nearest railhead is Tiruturaipdi Junction Railway Station and the airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport.