Muttil North - Vythiri, Wayanad

Muttil North is a village situated in the Vythiri taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 17 km from Kalpetta, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Muttil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muttil North village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muttil North is 627328. The village covers a total geographical area of 1844 hectares and falls under the 673122 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Muttil North

As per Census 2011, Muttil North village has a total population of 12,382 people, consisting of 6,090 males and 6,292 females. The village has 2,808 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,538 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,456 literate and 2,926 illiterate residents. Additionally, 401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,761 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muttil North are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,3826,0906,292
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,538804734
Scheduled Castes (SC)401213188
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,761869892
Literate Population9,4564,8204,636
Illiterate Population2,9261,2701,656

Nearby Villages of Muttil North

Muttil North 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Muttil SouthSouth-East4.93 km
PurakkadiEast5.96 km
PoothadiNorth-East6.42 km
KottatharaWest7.67 km
KrishnagiriEast8.94 km
AnchukunnuNorth-West10.21 km
NadavayalNorth10.58 km
PanamaramNorth10.77 km
AmbalavayalEast11.10 km
AchooranamSouth-West11.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muttil North

Muttil North 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 45.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Muttil North is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muttil North

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Muttil North

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Muttil North

Where is Muttil North located?

Muttil North village is located in Vythiri Taluka, Wayanad district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Muttil North?

The Gram Panchayat of Muttil North is Muttil.

What is the pincode of Muttil North?

The pincode of Muttil North is 673122.

What is the population of Muttil North?

Muttil North has a total population of 12,382, including 6,090 males and 6,292 females.

How many households are there in Muttil North?

There are 2,808 households in Muttil North.

What is the literacy rate in Muttil North?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muttil North is 76.37%. Male literacy is 79.15% and female literacy is 73.68%.