Kodikulam is situated about 8 km south of Manamelkudi, in Pudukkottai District of Tamil Nadu. Avadaiyarkovil is 18 km west,
Ammapattinam is 5 km north and Jagadapatnam is 4 km south.
Nearest tourist attractions include Avadayar Koil (one of the best architectural marvels in South India) and the ancient fort at Aranthangi. The picnic spot of Thirumayam with worthy temples and a fort can be visited while in Kodikulam.
