It is one of the taluks in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Bus services to Tirunelveli, Nagercoil and Tiruchendur are regularly available.

Buses to Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Ramanathapuram, Velankanni and Chennai are available.

Being nearer to mineral-rich beaches, Thisayanvilai has one of India's largest Garnet and Ilmenite exporting companies named VV Minerals.

[6] Thisayanvillai has well-equipped multi-speciality hospitals and maternity care clinics.