Muttom is one of the fishing villages, located 16 km from the capital town Nagercoil.

The nearest villages are Esanthangu, Ammandivillai, Pillaithoppu, Azhikal, Kadiyapattanam and Manavala Kurichi.

Currently, the Thirunanthikarai Cave Temple is under the purview and care of the Archaeological Survey of India.

He conquered Muttom, and named Mummudi Chola Nalloor as stated in the stone carvings available in the temple.

Around the eighth century AD an ascetic named Veeranandi came from Thirunarunkondai Melappalli and stayed here to preach Jainism.

Kanyakumari Medical Mission research Centre (KMMC) is a Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Muttom and is administered by DMI Foundations, through DMI sisters, MMI fathers, and AMI associates.

As recorded in international shipping charts, the lighthouse is situated 110 ft ( 34 m) above sea level.

[citation needed] Muttom Beach is a prominent tourist destination that draws numerous visitors from both the local region and neighbouring states.

Numerous films have been filmed against the scenic backdrop of Muttom beach such as Alaigal Oivathillai, Kadalora Kavithaigal, Kadal Pookkal, Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven and Guppy.