Dry farming was a major occupation in the area up through the 1930s and is a vital part of the local economy today.

"The major occupation of these people is to survive," she said.

However, the major occupation of its residents is service.

The major occupation of the people in the village is agriculture.

It was the major occupation for those people who are from Piranpattu.

The major occupation of the people living at this place is agriculture.

In some coastal areas basket making was a major female occupation.

Agriculture is the major occupation of people in this village.

The major occupation of the people are farming and trading.

Tourism plays a key economic role for the town even though fishing is the major occupation.