Vythiri
Vythiri 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 Vythiri Block (CD) is 05637. Total area of vythiri taluka is 611 km² including 570.44 km² rural area and 40.74 km² urban area. Vythiri taluka has a population of 2,61,417 peoples, out of which urban population is 31,580 while rural population is 2,29,837. Vythiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1052 females for every 1,000 males. Vythiri taluka has a population density of 428 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 59,777 houses in the sub-district, including 7,519 urban houses and 52,258 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 78.57% population of vythiri taluka is literate, out of which 81.45% males and 75.85% females are literate. There are about 17 villages in vythiri taluka, which you can browse from vythiri taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Vythiri Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achooranam | Pozhuthana | Kalpetta (8 km) |
| 2 | Chundale | Vythiri | Kalpetta (6 km) |
| 3 | Kaniambetta | Kaniambetta | Kalpetta (12 km) |
| 4 | Kavumannam | Thariyode | Kalpetta (11 km) |
| 5 | Kottappadi | Meppadi | Kalpetta (11 km) |
| 6 | Kottathara | Kottathara | Kalpetta (15 km) |
| 7 | Kunnathidavaka | Vythiri | Kalpetta (10 km) |
| 8 | Kuppadithara | Padinharethara | Kalpetta (21 km) |
| 9 | Muppainad | Muppainadu | Kalpetta (26 km) |
| 10 | Muttil North | Muttil | Kalpetta (5 km) |
| 11 | Muttil South | Muttil | Kalpetta (4 km) |
| 12 | Padinharethara | Padinharethara | Kalpetta (18 km) |
| 13 | Pozhuthana | Pozhuthana | Kalpetta (16 km) |
| 14 | Thariyode | Thariyode | Kalpetta (14 km) |
| 15 | Thrikkaipatta | Meppadi | Kalpetta (12 km) |
| 16 | Vellarimala | Muppainadu | Kalpetta (22 km) |
| 17 | Vengappally | Vengappally | Kalpetta (5 km) |
Population of Vythiri Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,29,837 | 31,580 | 2,61,417 |
| Male Population | 1,11,948 | 15,401 | 1,27,349 |
| Female Population | 1,17,889 | 16,179 | 1,34,068 |
| Population Density | 403 / km² | 775 / km² | 428 / km² |
Households in Vythiri Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 52,258 |
| Urban Households | 7,519 |
| Total Households | 59,777 |