 The Padanilam temple is one of the important centres of worship in Kerala.Nooranadu Padanilam is situated on the south eastern edge of Alappuzha district.It is bounded by Venmony Panchayath on the north, Pandalam municipality and Palamel on the east, Mavelikkara Thamarakkulam on the south and Chunakkara and Thazhakara on the west.Achankovil river is flowing westwards through the northern boundary of the village.