Description:
The Cheruvakkath are a Tamil-speaking community found in the districts of Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, India. They are also found in parts of Karnataka and Kerala. They are a sub-group of the Vanniyar caste. The Cheruvakkath are a agricultural community and are mainly engaged in agriculture, especially paddy cultivation. They also engage in animal husbandry and trade. The Cheruvakkath are Hindus. They are classified as a Scheduled Caste under the Indian government.
