In the state of Kerala , there are several tribes that have thronged in each and every places especially in districts like Kasargod and Wyanad. The anthropologists carry on survey in order to know the exact number of the Marati tribes. These Marati tribes are one of the ancient tribes of the state of Kerala. According to the Census report of India that came out in the year 1981, the total population in the district of Kasargod has been enumerated to be 22,196. In other words, their population comprises of almost 55.9 percent.

In order to sustain their living, the Marati tribes carry on agriculture on their own fields cultivates their own fields, `cattle rearing` and dairy are the subsidiary occupation. Although the economy of these Marati tribes is agrarian based, they are financially more affluent and sound than another tribes of the whole of the Kerala state.

Also the society of these Marati tribes follows the norms of a typical patrilineal society. They practice tribal endogamy and also clan exogamy. On all the significant affairs be it social or religion, these Marati tribes always take advice of the `Hindu Brahmin priest`, better known as the purohit.

Marriage is also prevalent and almost all the Marati tribes fete the occasions by observing lots of rites and rituals. All the Marati grooms have to pay bride price, which is famous custom of acquiring bride. Also `sororate` marriage is permitted. Polygamy is also prevalent amongst these Marati tribes. Not only that, one can go for divorce or even remarry. However, it is customary for these Marati tribes that they do not marry , dine or even maintain friendly relations with the members of the other tribal communities. On all the important matters or issues, these Marati tribes seek the advice of a village head whom they have chosen for better administration and controlling. This Marati headman goes to all social occasions of the society.

The major language that they speak is Marati . Quite a handful of these Marati tribes have adapted fluency in other languages like Tulu, Kannada and Malayalam. For writing, these scripts used languages like Malayalam and Kannada. As per the census report of the year 1991, the literacy percentage of this Marati tribe is 38.2 percent. Out of which, male literacy constitutes 49.5 percent, while female literacy constitutes of 26.5 percent.