The island is 205.86 km (128 mi; 111 nmi) south of the country's capital, Malé.

So in 2014 the government had more than 60 ha (150 acres) of land reclaimed from the western side of the island.

On the other hand locals in the past lived in thatched housed and there were no electricity, no internet and luxury services.

"Guraidhoo Store" is an island council owed shop which imports most necessary goods required by the community.

In addition Thaa Guraidhoo port is well built that makes it a destination to stop by for travellers.

The council of the island along with the government is working towards building an economic hub in this atoll.

Tha Guraidhoo women had been involving its economic, social and development work significantly, where they contribute to the island.

It had created some successful students who are amongst national top ten achievers on the GCE O/Level Exams.

This area needs more improvement in the future to provide a quality and professional health care for the locals.

The common mode of transportation are motor bikes, bicycles, island pickups.

Meanwhile, there is a resort called by COMO Maalifushi which has the convenience of using air taxi transfer for locals.