The northern-most district of Kerala, Kasargod is known for its coir and handloom industries.
Fishing is a prime source of livelihood.
The district has water, forest and mineral resources. It is flanked by the forest-covered Western Ghats in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west. Grey rocks and barren land amidst dense vegetation as well as calm lagoons visible through the coconut palms along the coastal belt lend this district a rare and different beauty. Not surprisingly, Kasargod is poised for growth in the area of tourism. The beautiful Bekal beach with the historic and archaeologically significant Bekal Fort in the background is now being developed into a major beach resort.