 The places situated in the vicinity of the town include Azhakiyapadiapuram to the northwest, Easanthimangalam to the southwest, and Thalakudi to the southeast and Aralvaimozhi to the east.It is the headquarters of Thovalai taluk, which is one among the four taluks of Kanyakumari district.The village has a sub-register office, taluk office, police station, higher secondary school and court.