Virudhunagar is situated in the south of Tamil Nadu. Virudhunagar is the headquarters of Virudhunagar District. Virudhunagar District occupies an area of 4288 km² and has a population of 1,751,548 (as of 2001). It is bounded by Madurai District on the north, Sivagangai District on the northeast, Ramanathapuram District on the southeast, Thoothukudi District to the south, Tirunelveli District to the southwest, Kerala state to the west, and Theni District to the northwest.

Virudhunagar is located at the latitude of 9N36 and 77E58 longitude. Contrary to the popular saying that 'Virudhunagar produces nothing, but controls everything’, Virudhunagar does produce a variety of things ranging from edible oil to plastic-wares. Sivakasi known as 'Little Japan' for its bustling activities in the cracker industry is located in this district.

The Great Leader Mr. K. Kamaraj, who was born in Virudhunagar. He was Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for nine years and that period was considered a "Golden Age". Gingerly oil, Coconut oil, Edible oil, Cardamoms, Cottons and all varieties of Red Pepper, Chili and Paprika are exported to other Countries.