[citation needed] Edavannappara is a shopping hub and has media for people from neighboring panchayats like Vazhakkad, Vazhayur, Cheekode and Kizhuparamb.

Like many other towns in Kerala, the economy of Edavannappara depends heavily on remittances from Gulf countries.

Edavannappara is the major market nearby and thousands of people interact with this town on a daily basis.

[citation needed] A lot of people from Edavannappara are now seriously entering agricultural activities.

The recent events in Gulf countries forced them to think in this way like the Nitaqat issue of Saudi Arabia.

The undulating hills in the neighbouring villages can be utilized to make it a world class picnic location.

The ticket is Rs.5.00 and the motor boat service is available every half an hour between 6:40 a.m. and 8:40 p.m. including Sundays.