Wayanad district, District in Kerala, India
The northeastern district of Kerala stretches across a plateau within the Western Ghats, reaching elevations between 700 and 2,100 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1980 through the division of Kozhikode and Kannur districts, Wayanad holds the Edakkal Caves with rock engravings dating back 6,000 years.
The district maintains the largest tribal population in Kerala, including the Adiyan, Paniyan, Mullukkurman, and Kurichyan communities with their distinct traditions.
Kalpetta serves as the administrative center, connecting visitors to natural sites, wildlife sanctuaries, and agricultural areas throughout the district.
The region contains Kerala's only plateau and mirror temple, while its extensive forested area of 885 square kilometers supports numerous endangered species.
Location: Kerala
Inception: November 1, 1980
Capital city: Kalpetta
Elevation above the sea: 700 m
Shares border with: Kannur district, Kozhikode district, Nilgiris district, Chamarajanagar district, Mysuru district, Malappuram district
Website: http://wayanad.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 11.62639,76.08889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:16
Edakkal Caves
16 km
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
30.1 km
Thirunelli Temple
33.3 km
Soochipara Falls
15 km
Thusharagiri Falls
17.8 km
Meenmutty Falls
24.8 km
Kakkayam Dam
19.9 km
Krishnagiri Stadium
11.9 km
Adyanpara Falls
32.7 km
Jain Temple, Kidanganad
18 km
Padinharathara Grama Panchayat
17.1 km
Puduppady Grama Panchayat
19.3 km
Our Lady of Lourde's Church (Pallikkunnu Church)
7.4 km
Anantnath Swami Temple
1.6 km
Purameri Grama Panchayat
35.1 km
Muttil Grama Panchayat
4.5 km
Kaniyambetta Grama Panchayat
8.3 km
Pozhuthana Grama Panchayat
11 km
Thavinhal Grama Panchayat
24.6 km
St George Shrine Pilgrim Centre Kulathuvayal
30.9 km
Kottathara Grama Panchayat
7.7 km
Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram
16 km
Thondernad Grama Panchayat
32 km
St. George Forane Church Kallody, Wayanad
20.8 km
Karassery Grama Panchayat
36.1 km
Edavaka Grama Panchayat
35.2 km
St.Jude’s Church, Chundale
6.5 km
Muppainad Grama Panchayat
14 kmReviews
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