Wayanad
Wayanad is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Wayanad district is 2,130 km², which includes 2,089.26 km² of rural area and 40.74 km² of urban area. There are about 48 villages in Wayanad district.
For administrative convenience, Wayanad district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 3 talukas in Wayanad district. Here is the list of all Wayanad Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Wayanad District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mananthavady | 740 | 2,58,140 |
| 2 | Sulthanbathery | 775 | 2,97,863 |
| 3 | Vythiri | 611 | 2,61,417 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Wayanad District
Sulthanbathery is the largest taluka in wayanad district by both area and population. Vythiri is the smallest taluka in wayanad district by area, while Mananthavady is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sulthanbathery | Sulthanbathery |
| Smallest Tehsil | Vythiri | Vythiri |
Population of Wayanad District
The population of Wayanad offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Wayanad, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,17,420 | 7,85,840 | 31,580 |
| Total Male Population | 4,01,684 | 3,86,283 | 15,401 |
| Total Female Population | 4,15,736 | 3,99,557 | 16,179 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 92,324 | 88,727 | 3,597 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 46,994 | 45,158 | 1,836 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 45,330 | 43,569 | 1,761 |
| Literate Population | 6,45,585 | 6,20,070 | 25,515 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,28,136 | 3,15,367 | 12,769 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,17,449 | 3,04,703 | 12,746 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,71,835 | 1,65,770 | 6,065 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 73,548 | 70,916 | 2,632 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 98,287 | 94,854 | 3,433 |
| Households | 1,90,894 | 1,83,375 | 7,519 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Wayanad district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Wayanad district is 8,17,420, including 4,01,684 males and 4,15,736 females. In rural areas, it is 7,85,840, including 3,86,283 males and 3,99,557 females. In urban areas, it is 31,580, including 15,401 males and 16,179 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Wayanad district is 92,324, including 46,994 boys and 45,330 girls. In rural areas, it is 88,727, including 45,158 boys and 43,569 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,597, including 1,836 boys and 1,761 girls.
- Literate population in Wayanad district is around 6,45,585, including 3,28,136 males and 3,17,449 females. In rural areas, it is 6,20,070, including 3,15,367 males and 3,04,703 females. In urban areas, it is 25,515, including 12,769 males and 12,746 females.
- Illiterate population in Wayanad district is about 1,71,835, including 73,548 males and 98,287 females. In rural areas, it is 1,65,770, including 70,916 males and 94,854 females. In urban areas, it is 6,065, including 2,632 males and 3,433 females.
- There are about 1,90,894 households in Wayanad district, including 1,83,375 in rural areas and 7,519 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Wayanad. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 32,578 | 30,378 | 2,200 |
| SC Male Population | 16,406 | 15,281 | 1,125 |
| SC Female Population | 16,172 | 15,097 | 1,075 |
| Total ST Population | 1,51,443 | 1,48,215 | 3,228 |
| ST Male Population | 74,476 | 73,011 | 1,465 |
| ST Female Population | 76,967 | 75,204 | 1,763 |
| Population Density | 384 / km² | 376 / km² | 775 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Wayanad district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Wayanad district is approximately 32,578, including 16,406 males and 16,172 females. In rural areas, it is 30,378, including 15,281 males and 15,097 females. In urban areas, it is 2,200, including 1,125 males and 1,075 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wayanad district is about 1,51,443, including 74,476 males and 76,967 females. In rural areas, it is 1,48,215, including 73,011 males and 75,204 females. In urban areas, it is 3,228, including 1,465 males and 1,763 females.
- Overall population density of Wayanad district is around 384 people per km². Rural areas have about 376 people per km². Urban areas have about 775 people per km².