However, after the relocation of people from the neighbouring Gaadhoo, two new communities have emerged, one to the north of Baraasil and the other, south of Kurigam.

The island is 258.97 km (161 mi; 140 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.

Most of the people are civil servants or work in Kadhdhoo Domestic Airport or in Maandhoo Fisheries Complex.

Starting from the days of Bodu Madharusa, the island has had a government school which includes grades 1 to 12.

He contributed to the literature of Maldives by writing articles of different genres for the Faithoora magazine and several poems.