The state of Karnataka houses quite a handful of tribal communities in every hook and corner of the region. Apart from the state, this Kattunaikkan tribal community also are found in other states of the Indian subcontinent like, for example, in Kerala . With all the other tribal communities of India, namely Paniyas, Kurumas, Adiyars, Kurichyas, Ooralis, the Kattunaikkan tribal community shares a very good relation.

Through out the years, the Kattunaikkan tribal community has contributed of making the culture of the whole of Karnataka state so enriched. House settlements of these Kattunaikkan tribal communities are made in marshy valleys and plateaus and are made up of things like mud, bamboo and brick. Roofs are thatched, as like many other tribal houses.

That the culture of this Kattunaikkan tribal community is duly ennobled is quite explicit from several of its features. A special mentioning can be made of various holistic herbal medicines. These are all locally prepared by the Kattunaikkan tribal community and have got great demand not only in native market places but also that of the national market as well. Also most of these Kattunaikkan tribes have mentioned the heritage of producing exquisite art and craft products. Also the musical melodies, dance forms, jewelries of the Kattunaikkan tribal community are also considered to be masterpieces.

For making these things so wonderful, these Kattunaikkan tribes have drawn inspiration from several themes, motifs and materials of the loving nature. Just like many other tribal communities of the Indian territory, these Kattunaikkan tribes have developed likings for religion as well as spiritual beliefs and norms . The majority of this Kattunaikkan tribal community have adapted to the religion of Hinduism. Practicing animism is also prevalent where instances can be found of some of the Kattunaikkan tribes have taken up to the practices of revering animals, birds, trees, rocks and snakes . There is no death of tribal members belonging to the Kattunaikkan community who do play magical tricks and sorcery.

However this does not mean that this Kattunaikkan tribal community had not developed their indigenous beliefs down the line. In fact ancient forms of worship , for instance, ancestral reverence and special sacrifices to appease the souls of their predecessors ancestors are still rampant in the society of this Kattunaikkan tribes.

Since the ancient times, this Kattunaikkan tribal community has taken up multiple occupational activities to sustain their basic necessities. Originally, many of these Kattunaikkan tribes have acted the role of the leaders in the forest interiors.

It is need less to mention that the chief occupations have always been collection of honey and several other forest ingredients.

As far as the physical stature of this Kattunaikkan tribes are concerned, no one finds it difficult to come to conclusion that they resemble any other tribes of hilly region. In order to carry on conversation with each other as well as with the outsiders, this Kattunaikkan tribal community uses a language that is a blend of all the languages of the Dravidian language family.