This is the center town for Eramala grama panchayath. Economy
There is a strong agrarian sector, and the crops are mainly coconuts and arecanuts. Paddy cultivation has a major setback now, as is the case with most of Kerala, with paddy fields being claimed for houses and for more profitable crops. Migration to the Middle East (Gulf) and to the major cities in India is prevalent. There is a Saliya-
theruvu where weaving is an important occupation. Temples/Masjids
There are two temples at Orkkatteri. The idol of the first temple is that of Kottiyoorappan and the other is that of Kodungalluramma. Orkkatteri Juma Masjids (old and new) are the main masjid in Orkkatteri town. Maljaul masakeen Yatheem khana (M M Orphanage) is situated in Orkkatteri town. Orkkatteri ''Kannukali Chanda''
Orkkatteri Kannukali Chanda (Cattle market) is a very famous festival in Malabar. It also known as Orkkatteri Thalappoli. It is part of festival of the two temples. It starts from 12 of Makaram (January) and lasts for four days. People belonging to all castes and communities participate in the festival. Thacholi and Koomully are two other temples near orkkatteri town. Both of this famous for THEYYAM, Theyyam is one of the most outstanding ancient dance form of North Kerala.
