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 information the sub-district code of Sulthanbathery Block (CD) is 05636. Total area of sulthanbathery taluka is 775 km². Sulthanbathery taluka has a population of 2,97,863 peoples. Sulthanbathery taluka has a population density of 384 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 72,206 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 79.98% population of sulthanbathery taluka is literate, out of which 82.34% males and 77.68% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ambalavayal Ambalavayal Kalpetta (25 km)
2Cheeral Nenmeni Kalpetta (35 km)
3Irulam Poothadi Kalpetta (27 km)
4Kidanganad Noolpuzha Kalpetta (31 km)
5Krishnagiri Meenangadi Kalpetta (15 km)
6Kuppadi Noolpuzha Kalpetta (26 km)
7Nadavayal Poothadi Kalpetta (24 km)
8Nenmeni Nenmeni Kalpetta (28 km)
9Noolpuzha Noolpuzha Kalpetta (33 km)
10Padichira Mullankolly Kalpetta (45 km)
11Poothadi Poothadi Kalpetta (24 km)
12Pulpalli Mullankolly Kalpetta (30 km)
13Purakkadi Meenangadi Kalpetta (13 km)
14Sulthanbathery N/A Kalpetta (22 km)
15Thomattuchal 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sulthanbathery 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 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