Karamcodu Spinning Mill is the nearest major industrial establishment. There are also a lot of cashew factories around the place. Chathannoor is abundant in large deposits of China clay. The famous tourist resort of Aquaserene can be easily accessed from here. Varkala and Paravur are nearby tourist destinations. Ideal time to visit here is during the Veera Bhadra Temple festival in the month September-October.
