Mananthavady

Mananthavady is a Town and Taluka in Wayanad District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Mananthavady Block (CD) is 05635. Total area of mananthavady taluka is 740 km². Mananthavady taluka has a population of 2,58,140 peoples. Mananthavady taluka has a population density of 349 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 58,911 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 78.24% population of mananthavady taluka is literate, out of which 81.18% males and 75.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Mananthavady Taluka

Mananthavady Taluka has a total of 16 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Mananthavady Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Anchukunnu Panamaram Kalpetta (26 km)
2Cherukottur Panamaram Kalpetta (24 km)
3Edavaka Edavaka Kalpetta (52 km)
4Kanjirangad Thondernad Kalpetta (40 km)
5Mananthavady N/A Kalpetta (34 km)
6Nalloornad Edavaka Kalpetta (30 km)
7Panamaram Panamaram Kalpetta (18 km)
8Payyampally N/A Kalpetta (27 km)
9Periya Thavinhal Koothuparamba (47 km)
10Porunnanore Vellamunda Kalpetta (30 km)
11Thavinhal Thavinhal Kalpetta (44 km)
12Thirunelly Thirunelly Kalpetta (56 km)
13Thondernad Thondernad Kalpetta (48 km)
14Thrissilery Thirunelly Kalpetta (42 km)
15Valat Thavinhal Kalpetta (52 km)
16Vellamunda Vellamunda Kalpetta (34 km)

Population of Mananthavady Taluka

The population profile of Mananthavady Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Mananthavady's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 2,58,140 2,58,140 N/A
Male Population 1,27,543 1,27,543 N/A
Female Population 1,30,597 1,30,597 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 30,095 30,095 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,395 15,395 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,700 14,700 N/A
Literate Population 2,01,957 2,01,957 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,03,544 1,03,544 N/A
Literate Female Population 98,413 98,413 N/A
Illiterate Population 56,183 56,183 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 23,999 23,999 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 32,184 32,184 N/A
Total Households 58,911 58,911 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mananthavady Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 6,397 6,397 N/A
SC Male Population 3,248 3,248 N/A
SC Female Population 3,149 3,149 N/A
Total ST Population 55,751 55,751 N/A
ST Male Population 27,605 27,605 N/A
ST Female Population 28,146 28,146 N/A
Population Density 349 / km² 349 / km² N/A