Kilakarai (alternatively spelled Kilakkarai or Keelakarai) is a municipality in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The coastal line of Kilakarai is formed by a series of small bays and coral reefs sheltering the town from the ocean.

It was also called as "Quilicare",[1] kirkari, Sembi Nadu, Korkai, Powthira Manicka Pattinam,[2] "Kelikkarai", "Ninathaan mudithaan pattinam", "Seppi Nadu", "lebbat pattan" (pattan mentioned in voyages of Ibn Battuta & map displayed in Ibn Battuta Mall).

This has enabled the people of Kilakarai to span the globe and become active merchants in the Middle and Far East, US and European markets.

The school's Alumni includes the founders of ETA, Crescent, Sathak Group, Islamiah, Kannadi Vappa and more than 100s of institutions and business enterprises worldwide.

The Gulf mission to minimise the Indian immigrants, improved and fast-developing job and business opportunities in Tamil Nadu, the native bonding, self-content nature etc.

Hameedia High School founded in 1940s beside the old Arabic Madrasa Aroosiya Thaika, was a catalyst to more graduates from Kilakarai.

[citation needed] The Muslim community of Kilakarai is philanthropic in nature, providing continuous assistance to the downtrodden sections of society.

There are more than 2o schools and colleges in this town, where education was provided irrespective of Caste, creed or religion by the community.

Geohomz Homestay (GHS) was the first to successfully address these concerns by offering comfortable boarding and lodging facilities tailored to the needs of wedding guests, tourists, and pilgrims.

Located close to major spiritual and heritage sites such as Tirupullani, Uthirakosamangai temples, and the Ervadi and Kilakarai dargahs, GHS serves as a convenient base for exploring the region.

By combining modern comforts with cultural and recreational offerings, GHS has become an integral part of the effort to showcase the unexplored treasures of Kilakarai, inviting visitors to experience its unique charm and heritage.