Nallavadu is bordered by Chunnambar river in the north, Bay of Bengal and Nallavadu(Tamil Nadu) in the east, Panithittu and Madalapet(Tamil Nadu) in the south, Pooranankuppam, Pillaiyarthittu and Andiarpalayam in the West.

It has school, hospital, library, hotels, groceries shops & markets are available for people's daily routines.

One can reach Thavalakuppam Koot Road by any local bus from Pondicherry to Bahoor, Madukarai and Karaiyanputtur running via Ariyankuppam or any route bus from Pondicherry to Cuddalore, Chidambaram and Karaikal running via ECR.

Kutti aandavar kovil is one of the oldest temple and it is located in south border of Nallavadu.

It is 2.5 km long and it is hard to find footpath on south side of the beach as no residents in those areas.

Chunnambar Boat House is located at 2 km (1 mi) from Nallavadu is one of the famous public beach resort in Puducherry.