Sulthanbathery
Sulthanbathery 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, the sub-district code of Sulthanbathery Block (CD) is 05636. The total area of Sulthanbathery Taluka is 775 km². Sulthanbathery has a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sulthanbathery Taluka
Sulthanbathery Taluka has a total of 15 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 Sulthanbathery Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambalavayal | Ambalavayal | Kalpetta (25 km) |
| 2 | Cheeral | Nenmeni | Kalpetta (35 km) |
| 3 | Irulam | Poothadi | Kalpetta (27 km) |
| 4 | Kidanganad | Noolpuzha | Kalpetta (31 km) |
| 5 | Krishnagiri | Meenangadi | Kalpetta (15 km) |
| 6 | Kuppadi | Noolpuzha | Kalpetta (26 km) |
| 7 | Nadavayal | Poothadi | Kalpetta (24 km) |
| 8 | Nenmeni | Nenmeni | Kalpetta (28 km) |
| 9 | Noolpuzha | Noolpuzha | Kalpetta (33 km) |
| 10 | Padichira | Mullankolly | Kalpetta (45 km) |
| 11 | Poothadi | Poothadi | Kalpetta (24 km) |
| 12 | Pulpalli | Mullankolly | Kalpetta (30 km) |
| 13 | Purakkadi | Meenangadi | Kalpetta (13 km) |
| 14 | Sulthanbathery | N/A | Kalpetta (22 km) |
| 15 | Thomattuchal | Ambalavayal | Kalpetta (31 km) |
Population of Sulthanbathery Taluka
The population profile of Sulthanbathery 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 Sulthanbathery Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,97,863 | 2,97,863 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,46,792 | 1,46,792 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,51,071 | 1,51,071 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,272 | 31,272 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,858 | 15,858 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,414 | 15,414 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,38,224 | 2,38,224 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 1,20,872 | 1,20,872 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 1,17,352 | 1,17,352 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 59,639 | 59,639 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,920 | 25,920 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,719 | 33,719 | N/A |
| Total Households | 72,206 | 72,206 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,97,863 people. Includes nearly 1,46,792 males and 1,51,071 females. Rural population is about 2,97,863 people.
- There are around 31,272 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 15,858 boys and 15,414 girls.
- Literate population is about 2,38,224 people. Non-literate population is around 59,639 people.
- There are nearly 72,206 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sulthanbathery Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,054 | 10,054 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,045 | 5,045 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,009 | 5,009 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 57,479 | 57,479 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 28,133 | 28,133 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 29,346 | 29,346 | N/A |
| Population Density | 384 / km² | 384 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sulthanbathery Taluka is approximately 10,054 people, including 5,045 males and 5,009 females. Around 10,054 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sulthanbathery Taluka is about 57,479 people, including 28,133 males and 29,346 females. Around 57,479 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 384 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 384 people per sq. km.