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.
List of Villages in Vythiri Taluka
Vythiri Taluka has a total of 17 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 Vythiri Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | 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
The population profile of Vythiri 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 Vythiri's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,61,417 | 2,29,837 | 31,580 |
| Male Population | 1,27,349 | 1,11,948 | 15,401 |
| Female Population | 1,34,068 | 1,17,889 | 16,179 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,957 | 27,360 | 3,597 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,741 | 13,905 | 1,836 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,216 | 13,455 | 1,761 |
| Literate Population | 2,05,404 | 1,79,889 | 25,515 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,03,720 | 90,951 | 12,769 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,01,684 | 88,938 | 12,746 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,013 | 49,948 | 6,065 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,629 | 20,997 | 2,632 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,384 | 28,951 | 3,433 |
| Total Households | 59,777 | 52,258 | 7,519 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Vythiri 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 | 16,127 | 13,927 | 2,200 |
| SC Male Population | 8,113 | 6,988 | 1,125 |
| SC Female Population | 8,014 | 6,939 | 1,075 |
| Total ST Population | 38,213 | 34,985 | 3,228 |
| ST Male Population | 18,738 | 17,273 | 1,465 |
| ST Female Population | 19,475 | 17,712 | 1,763 |
| Population Density | 428 / km² | 403 / km² | 775 / km² |