Mananthavady Taluka - Wayanad, Kerala
Mananthavady is an administrative taluka in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mananthavady is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Nadapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 740 km², including 740.43 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mananthavady Taluka
Mananthavady Taluka has a total of 16 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchukunnu | Rural | Panamaram |
| 2 | Cherukottur | Rural | Panamaram |
| 3 | Edavaka | Rural | Edavaka |
| 4 | Kanjirangad | Rural | Thondernad |
| 5 | Mananthavady | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nalloornad | Rural | Edavaka |
| 7 | Panamaram | Rural | Panamaram |
| 8 | Payyampally | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Periya | Rural | Thavinhal |
| 10 | Porunnanore | Rural | Vellamunda |
| 11 | Thavinhal | Rural | Thavinhal |
| 12 | Thirunelly | Rural | Thirunelly |
| 13 | Thondernad | Rural | Thondernad |
| 14 | Thrissilery | Rural | Thirunelly |
| 15 | Valat | Rural | Thavinhal |
| 16 | Vellamunda | Rural | Vellamunda |
Population of Mananthavady Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mananthavady Taluka has a total population of 2,58,140 people, consisting of 1,27,543 males and 1,30,597 females. There are 58,911 households in the taluka with an average population density of 349 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,58,140 | 2,58,140 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,27,543 | 1,27,543 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,30,597 | 1,30,597 | 0 |
| Total Households | 58,911 | 58,911 | 0 |
| Population Density | 349 / km² | 349 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,01,957 literate people and 30,095 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,397 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 55,751 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,095 | 30,095 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,01,957 | 2,01,957 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,183 | 56,183 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,397 | 6,397 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 55,751 | 55,751 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.