Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 75% with Malayalam ,, 74% with Paniya ,, 72%–75% with Wayanad Kurichiya ,, 79%–83% with Mullu Kurumba ,, 88% with Pathiya ,, 81% with Kunduvadi ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 750 (2004 survey).
Language Use: Continued vitality doubtful, due to small population, no separate settlements, living with Malayalis, and similarity to Malayalam [mal]. Home. Also use Malayalam [mal].
Language Development: Younger generation reportedly literate in Malayalam.
Nation of Origin: India
Other Comments: Common cultural origin with Kunduvadiyar and Pathiyar. Hindu.