Sathankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

It was formed in 1983.Taluk head office is located at Nagercoil Main road, Sathankulam.

There are also major roads which connect Sathankulam with Thirunelveli, Thisayanvilai, Nazareth and Srivaikuntam.

Frequent bus services are available to Tiruchendur, Tirunelveli, Thoothukkudi, Nagercoil and Valliyur from here.

Also, buses to Uvari, Thisaiyanvilai, Udangudi, Kulasekhranpattinam,Madurai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Nazareth, Marthandam kaliyakkavilai and Tiruvandrum are available from here.