Peraiyur is a major panchayat town and one of the large revenue taluks in the southwestern part of the Madurai district. It shares borders with the Virudhunagar and Theni districts.
​Here is a breakdown of what defines Peraiyur:
​1. Peraiyur Taluk (Administration)
​Peraiyur is predominantly a rural and agricultural hub that coordinates local governance for a large network of roughly 70 revenue villages.