One of the oldest villages, with over 450 acres of coconut groves and 180 acres of open fields. The Portuguese-era St. Pethuruvar Church is the oldest structure in the village (16th–17th century). Also home to Araththimurugan Temple and Araththiyamman Temple. The Pollupalai Wind Farm on the Jaffna Lagoon shore is one of the first in the Northern Province.