It is in the region of Gulf of Mannar in Bay of Bengal. It is located 36 km towards East from District headquarters Ramanathapuram, 9 km from Mandapam. It is 30 km before the temple town of Rameshwaram.
Demographics
Population
According to the 2011 Census of India the village had a population of 4,406. With the male population of 2,248 and 2,158 females.[2]
Languages
Tamil language is the local language here. English is taught in schools.
Pirappanvalasai (PPVL) Railway Station is located in the area. All the trains going to Rameshwaram railway station go through this station. There are around 47 trains passing through this station every week.[5]