Vilathikulam

Vilathikulam is a small town in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu state, near the southern tip of mainland India. In past years Vilathikulam was a larger town in comparison with Tuticorin or Kovilpatti , but over the years, Kovilpatti grew industrially due to the strategic location on the National Highway, and Tuticorin developed into a port city and with that industrialization followed.

Vilathikulam is the heart of 'Karisal kaadu' region (Karisal means 'black soiled'). The soil in this area is black and has a clay like stickiness. Karisal kaadu is known for the semi arid conditions, annual rainfall is very less. The summers are hot and dry.