[citation needed] Although all vagirivala or kuruvikarar come under one roof based on their common clan name nari-kuravars they were broadly sub-divided into two sub-divisions: the[6] buffalo-sacrificers and Nandevala[6] or goat-sacrificers.

Due to their consumption of the Golden Jackal, which is forbidden by settled Hindu communities and other habits, they are not to be touched and are excluded from streets inhabited by upper castes.

The proscription of fox-hunting as well as killing endangered species of birds and wildlife have depleted the Narikuravas of their traditional sources of livelihood.

There have also been instances when Narikurava have been arrested for the possession of unregistered firearms as country rifles which are banned according to the Indian laws.

[12] In May 2008, the creation of a Welfare Board for the Narikuravas headed by the Backward Classes Minister was authorized by the State Government.

The demand to remove them from the Backward Class list and include them into Scheduled Tribes was accepted by the government of Tamil Nadu.