The Mullukuruman mainly live in the areas of Sulthan Bathery, Meenangadi, Poothadi, Mullankolli, Pulpally, Nulpuzha, Nenmeni, Meppadi, Kalpetta and Moopainad in Wayanad district and in the western part of Gudalur district in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Internal social division is based on kulam namely Villappa, Kathia, Vadaku and Vengade. Land is the main source of income, which is primarily centred around agriculture.
Uchachala is a very important festival of Mullukuruman and is observed during the Malayalam month kumbham. Folk dances of the community include performances such as Kurumar kali, Kolkali and Vattakali.
As per the census 2011, the population of Mullukuruman is 24,505. Out of which 12,148 are males and 12,357 are females. The socio-economic status report 2013 of the Scheduled Tribe Development Department, the total population of the community is 2251. Out of which 1128 Males and 1123 Females.