Wayanad
District Head Quarters : Kalpetta
Area : 2,131 Km
Population : 7,86,627
Literacy : 85.52 %
The district was formed in November 1,1980.
Vythiri Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Vythiri]
Achuranam, Choondayil. Kalpetta, Kaniyampatta, Kavumannam, Kottapady,
Kottathara, Kunnathidavaka, Kuppadithara, Mupainadu, Pozhuthana,
Thariyodu, Thekkemuttil, Thrikaipatta, Vadekkemuttil, Vellarimala,
Vengappally,
Sultan Batheri Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Sultan Batheri]
Ambalavayal, Cheeral, Eralam, Kidangenadu, Kooppady, Krishnagiri,
Nadavayal, Nenmeni, Noolpuzha, Padichira, Poothady, Pulpally, Purakkadi,
Sultan Batheri, Thomattuchal
Manathavadi Taluk [Taluk Headquarter: Manathavadi]
Anchukunnu, Cherukattur, Edavaka, Kanjirangadu, Manathavady, Nallurnadu,
Panamaram, Payyambally, Perya, Porunnannur, Thavinjal, Thirunelli,
Thondernadu, Thrissleri, Valadu, Vellamunda
Education
Government Colleges
Government College, Kalpetta
Government College, Manathavadi
Private Colleges
Mary Matha Science Arts College, Manathavadi
Pazhassirajah College,Pulpally
St. Mary's College, Sultan Batheri
W.M.O Arts& Science College, Moottil
Polytechnic : Government Polytechnic, Meenagadi
Teachers Training Institute : 3
Total Number of Schools : 265
Higher Secondary School : 24
Vocational Higher Secondary : 7
Industry
Total Registered factories: 176 (Total employees: 2,725)
Total Registered SSI Units: 2828 (Total employees: 13,648)
Geographical Nature
Wyanad district located at the north Kerala's eatern frontier near
the Sahya mountains.
Total forest land 78,787 Hectare.
Places & Attractions
Edakkal Cave: Middle of Batheri and Ambalavayal at the top
of Ambukuthi hills two historic important caves are seen. The Cave
at the western side of the Edakkal hill is more attractive. Sculptors
of men and aninmal, agricultural utensils and even the very old
alphabets are also seen. which are all give more attraction. The
mortal remains of the Chieftain Pazhassi are kept by the Archaological
department.
Muhtanga: Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pakshi Pathalam: Is at the valley of Bhragiri hills. Rare
specimens of birds are here .
Pukoot Lake: The Importan torist destination of Wynady.
Near the river Thalipuzha at the Vaithiri Panchayat has a natura
lake surrounded by hills. Visitors can travel through by self driving
boats.
River Kabini: Drive the Thamarassery Pass on the Kozhikode
-Manathavady route and proced to the heart of Wyanad. The river
Kabini is invisible at times because of the dense green overhang
and the tea, coffee estates that skirt the acending road. This is
the Pazhassi country. Fighting the Kerala Chieftain in the wilds
of Wyanadu. About 6 Km north of Panamaram the Kabini takes birth.
It is the confluence of the Panamaram river. Originating the western
ghats near Lakkidi, 4,500 ft above sea level and the Manathavadi
river, springing from the 5,000 ft Todarmudi. The Kabini is perhaps
the most feminine of Kerala rivers. The flow of life on the banks
is incredibly peaceful and dream like. The Kabini flows through
Kerala only a stretch of 8 Km. It covers about 12 Km along the Kerala
border before moving northward.
Thirunelly Temple: The old temple situated 27 Km from Manathavadi
at the valley of Bhramagiri hills visitors can reach the temple
through the forest road. This temple also known as 'Dakshina Kasi'
and also as 'Papanashini'. Bhramagiri hills is at the height of
5272 ft from sea level onthe other side of the hill is the Kudagu
district of Karnataka.
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