The village lies along the river Surna, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of the village of Surnadalsøra and about 90 kilometres (56 mi) southwest of the city of Trondheim.

[1] Over half of the population of the municipality live in the village of Rindal and its surrounding suburban areas.

The village has retail and service industries, other industries, public administration and services, general industry (especially wood and food processing), and a hotel.

Several timber companies are located in Rindal.

There are several stores as well as the historic Rindal Church in the center of the village.