- This rice is mainly grown in Tamil Nadu.
- This rice is highly suitable for making a special south Indian dish called 'Pittu'.
- An important usage of this rice is that it is used for treatment of diarrhoea in cattle. It also increases appetite in cattle.
- The rice is highly resistant to pest and disease.
- This rice is suitable for cultivation in areas prone to water logging.
- It also grows well in drought prone areas.
