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, the sub-district code of Vythiri Block (CD) is 05637. The total area of Vythiri Taluka is 611 km², which includes 570.44 km² of rural area and 40.74 km² of urban area. Vythiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1052 females per 1,000 males.
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 Taluka'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vythiri Taluka is around 2,61,417 people. This includes 1,27,349 males and 1,34,068 females. Rural population is about 2,29,837 (1,11,948 males and 1,17,889 females), while urban population is nearly 31,580 (15,401 males and 16,179 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 30,957 of the population, with 15,741 boys and 15,216 girls. Rural areas have 27,360 children, and urban areas have about 3,597 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,05,404 literate people in Vythiri Taluka, including 1,03,720 literate males and 1,01,684 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,79,889 individuals and urban literacy covers around 25,515 people.
- About 56,013 people in Vythiri Taluka are not literate, including 23,629 males and 32,384 females. Rural areas include 49,948 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,065 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 59,777 households, with 52,258 in villages and 7,519 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vythiri Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vythiri Taluka is approximately 16,127 people, including 8,113 males and 8,014 females. Around 13,927 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,200 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vythiri Taluka is about 38,213 people, including 18,738 males and 19,475 females. Around 34,985 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,228 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 428 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 403 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 775 people per sq. km.