Vythiri Taluka - Wayanad, Kerala
Vythiri is an administrative taluka in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Vythiri is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 611 km², including 570.44 km² rural area and 40.74 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1052 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vythiri Taluka
Vythiri Taluka has a total of 18 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achooranam | Rural | Pozhuthana |
| 2 | Chundale | Rural | Vythiri |
| 3 | Kalpetta | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kaniambetta | Rural | Kaniambetta |
| 5 | Kavumannam | Rural | Thariyode |
| 6 | Kottappadi (Part) | Rural | Muppainadu |
| 7 | Kottathara | Rural | Kottathara |
| 8 | Kunnathidavaka | Rural | Vythiri |
| 9 | Kuppadithara | Rural | Padinharethara |
| 10 | Muppainad | Rural | Muppainadu |
| 11 | Muttil North | Rural | Muttil |
| 12 | Muttil South | Rural | Muttil |
| 13 | Padinharethara | Rural | Padinharethara |
| 14 | Pozhuthana | Rural | Pozhuthana |
| 15 | Thariyode | Rural | Thariyode |
| 16 | Thrikkaipatta (Part) | Rural | Muppainadu |
| 17 | Vellarimala | Rural | Meppadi |
| 18 | Vengappally | Rural | Vengappally |
Population of Vythiri Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Vythiri Taluka has a total population of 2,61,417 people, consisting of 1,27,349 males and 1,34,068 females. There are 59,777 households in the taluka with an average population density of 428 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 59,777 | 52,258 | 7,519 |
| Population Density | 428 / km² | 403 / km² | 775 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,05,404 literate people and 30,957 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 16,127 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 38,213 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,957 | 27,360 | 3,597 |
| Literate Population | 2,05,404 | 1,79,889 | 25,515 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,013 | 49,948 | 6,065 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 16,127 | 13,927 | 2,200 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 38,213 | 34,985 | 3,228 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.