Vythiri taluk, Administrative division in Wayanad district, India.
Vythiri is an administrative division in Wayanad district situated at approximately 700 meters elevation with 18 villages spread across the terrain. The region combines hilly landscapes with agricultural areas and dense forests that define its character.
The region originally formed part of Malabar district before undergoing administrative reorganization in 1957. It later joined the newly created Wayanad district in 1980, establishing its present administrative structure.
Agriculture shapes daily life here, with coffee plantations dominating the landscape and local farming practices visible throughout. The communities rely on these crops as their primary livelihood and source of identity.
Access involves traveling through mountain roads from Kozhikode with several winding passes through the Western Ghats. Visitors should prepare for lengthy travel times and curvy road conditions.
The region hosts a well-known hospitality school that trains professionals for the hotel industry. A specialized veterinary university also operates here, conducting research and teaching in animal sciences.
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