Poothadi - Sulthanbathery, Wayanad

Poothadi is a village situated in the Sulthanbathery taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulthanbathery and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Poothadi village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poothadi is 627310. The village covers a total geographical area of 2703 hectares and falls under the 673596 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Poothadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sulthanbathery Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poothadi

According to the 2011 Census, Poothadi village had a total population of 14,578 people, including 7,196 males and 7,382 females, living in 3,601 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.56%, with male literacy at 94.89% and female literacy at 90.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,496.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Poothadi

Poothadi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Poothadi

Poothadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Poothadi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kalpetta to Poothadi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poothadi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Poothadi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Poothadi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Poothadi village are given below:

FAQs about Poothadi