Kameeswarar temple is the major landmark in the town.

Villianur is located at a distance of 9 kilometres south of Puducherry Municipality.

It forms a part of the Puducherry urban agglomeration.

The town houses famous Hindu temple Kokilambigai udunurai sri thirukameswarar Kameeswarar temple.

It has several years old Villianur railway station, formed during French rule.