[4] It is distributed in the coastal plains of the districts of Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India.

[3]: 319 [5] The Umblachery of eastern and central Tamil Nadu is thought to have derived from cross-breeding of local cattle with animals of the Kangayam cattle breed of the same state.

[3]: 319  It is distributed in the coastal plains of the districts of Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur and Thanjavur.

Calves are born a reddish colour, which changes to grey within the first year of life.

[3]: 320 The Umblachery was bred for draught work, particularly in the rice paddies of the area.