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★ District of Kerala ★

Wayanad

വയനാട്
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Area · — km²
Population · 8,17,420
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Wayanad — district of Kerala

Wayanad is a district in Kerala. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Wayanad

Hill station known for spice plantations, coffee estates, and rich biodiversity in the Western Ghats.

District HQ
Kalpetta

Must-visit places in Wayanad

park

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

Protected area within Nagarhole National Park offering elephant and wildlife viewing opportunities.

  • lake
    Banasura Sagar Dam

    Second-highest dam in India with scenic views and water sports activities surrounded by forested hills.

  • hill
    Chembra Peak

    Popular trekking destination in Wayanad offering panoramic views and a natural heart-shaped lake.

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Then & Now

Wayanad district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,85,840
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
9,26,506
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,83,375
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
2,16,197
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 49 villages

Wayanad district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,86,283Census 2011
Female population
3,99,557Census 2011
Sex ratio
1034 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,83,375Census 2011
SC population
30,378Census 2011
ST population
1,48,215Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
9,26,506+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,16,197RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,28,034Census 2011
Cultivators
46,224Census 2011
Agri labourers
68,262Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,162 / 2,32,91615% complete
SBM-G toilets
37,207Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Wayanad district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
29 of 49 villages have notable places mapped · 59%
  • Hospital· 22
  • Temple· 16
  • College· 8
  • School· 6
  • High school· 4
  • PHC· 4

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Wayanad district.

Browse by mandal

All 3 mandals of Wayanad

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

49 villages · 23 GPs
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Top villages in Wayanad

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Wayanad

How many mandals and villages are in Wayanad district?

Wayanad district has 3 mandals and 49 revenue villages across 23 gram panchayats in Kerala.

Where is the headquarters of Wayanad district?

The district headquarters of Wayanad is —.

What is the pincode of Wayanad district?

Wayanad district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Wayanad may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Wayanad fall under?

Wayanad district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Wayanad district?

Wayanad district had a population of 8,17,420 per the 2011 Census, across 49 villages.

When was Wayanad district formed?

Wayanad district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Wayanad district?

Major rivers in Wayanad district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Wayanad

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(6 nearest)