When korkai port was in existence the king sheltered their people as ward in this place is one reason for its name kaval kadu.

The village is known for bravery n kindness. Their main business is agriculture and related to that. Many Christian leaders in the Tamilnadu ministry are having their strong roots in this village. The so called Draviam family was the predominant n administrators of this village and all villagers were their strong United people. And hence the small village stood strong among all the surrounding villages of their bravery n boldness with the genuine quality of them. Every year the church conducts Asanam by providing food to the needy n poor people with the support of all United villagers.