Ezhikkara is famous for its Pokkali (a type of rice) fields, prawn farms and idyllic backwaters.

Ezhikkara is famous for its Pokkali rice cultivations and fresh water prawn farms.

Places or wards in this village include Chathanad, Kadakkara, Kedamangalam, Nanthiattukunam, Perumbadanna etc.

There are many prominent and old Tharavads (joint nair family ancestral homes) in Ezhikkara dating back to the early 18th century.

These Tharavads are characterized by their Nalukettu and Ettukettu building architecture, large swaths of rice fields and coconut groves, Ambalam (place of worship), Sarpakkavu (revered serpent abodes), Kulams (natural clear water ponds), festivities, customs and traditions that are quintessentially Kerala.