Sankar Nagar or Thalaiyuthu is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The region is hot in summer (March, April, May), but the temperature will drop and become cooler during the June, July, August due to the onset of the monsoon winds coming from Arabian Sea.

Nearby Cities and Towns Nearby airports Railways Trains that stop in thalaiyuthu are Thalaiyuthu is a region containing limestones in plenty, this formed the basis in establishing India Cements Limited a cement manufacturing company.

The famous Indian Premier League "Chennai Super Kings" is currently owned by India Cements located in Thalaiyuthu, who paid US$91 million to acquire the rights to the franchise for 10 years in 2008.

N. Srinivasan, Vice-chairman and managing director of India Cements Ltd., is the de facto owner of the Chennai Super Kings, by means of his position within the company.

There is a rice mill running by the Government of Tamil Nadu situated on the road Tirunelveli-Thalaiyuthu.

Thalaiyuthu population is mostly dependent upon the direct and indirect employment provided by India Cements Ltd, Limestone Quarries and Cotton Mill industry.

The Govt Primary School is a semi circle building with an inclination of steps on its roof, forming the seat for the audience.

Thaliyuthu has a Shuttle Court, Recreation Club adjacent to the Ranji Trophy Ground.

The Selvi Amman kovil pongal celebration will be happening on the last Tuesday of Thai Tamil Month.