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. There are about 16 villages in mananthavady taluka, which you can browse from mananthavady taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Mananthavady Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchukunnu | Panamaram | Kalpetta (26 km) |
| 2 | Cherukottur | Panamaram | Kalpetta (24 km) |
| 3 | Edavaka | Edavaka | Kalpetta (52 km) |
| 4 | Kanjirangad | Thondernad | Kalpetta (40 km) |
| 5 | Mananthavady | N/A | Kalpetta (34 km) |
| 6 | Nalloornad | Edavaka | Kalpetta (30 km) |
| 7 | Panamaram | Panamaram | Kalpetta (18 km) |
| 8 | Payyampally | N/A | Kalpetta (27 km) |
| 9 | Periya | Thavinhal | Koothuparamba (47 km) |
| 10 | Porunnanore | Vellamunda | Kalpetta (30 km) |
| 11 | Thavinhal | Thavinhal | Kalpetta (44 km) |
| 12 | Thirunelly | Thirunelly | Kalpetta (56 km) |
| 13 | Thondernad | Thondernad | Kalpetta (48 km) |
| 14 | Thrissilery | Thirunelly | Kalpetta (42 km) |
| 15 | Valat | Thavinhal | Kalpetta (52 km) |
| 16 | Vellamunda | Vellamunda | Kalpetta (34 km) |
Population of Mananthavady Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,58,140 | N/A | 2,58,140 |
| Male Population | 1,27,543 | N/A | 1,27,543 |
| Female Population | 1,30,597 | N/A | 1,30,597 |
| Population Density | 349 / km² | N/A | 349 / km² |
Households in Mananthavady Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 58,911 |
| Urban Households | N/A |
| Total Households | 58,911 |