It is a small village which lies in the banks of holy river Pamba.
It is a part of Ranni Taluk which lies in the valley of the Western Ghats.
Thottamon kavu Devi Temple is a resting place for pilgrims to sabarimala.
The four Panikar families who held the title were Meempallil, Kerukattu, Pangattu, and Cheruthalayathu.
Although the village is small, its proximity to major government organisations like village office, police station, banks, schools, colleges, sub registrar office, temples, churches make it a desirable place for real estate.