Mananthavady is a
municipality and ''
taluk'' in the
Wayanad district of
Kerala, India.
Etymology
The popular view on the etymology is that the word is derived from "Maane Eytha Vady" (English: "The place where an arrow was shot at the deer"). This view is strengthened by the existence of a place called ''Ambukuthy'', literally "the location where the arrow pierced", on the outskirts of the town.
Transportation
The Thalassery–Bavali Road passes through Mananthavady and is the town's main road, allowing connection to
Mysore,
Karnataka. The road to Mysore through Nagarhole National Park has been declared a National Highway by the central government; it is parallel to the
Kabini River, night travel in this road is regulated so that the road is closed from 6PM to 6AM. The highway goes from Kainatty (at the junction of NH 212
66 to Mysore via Bavali, Jayapura. Another road permits access to
Gonikoppal,
Kodagu district
Kodagu (also known by its former name Coorg) is an administrative district in the Karnataka state of India. Before 1956, it was an administratively separate Coorg State, at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State.
It occupies ...
, away via Kartikulam, Tholpetty forest, Kutta and
Ponnampet.
Climate
See also
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Kattikkulam
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Thirunelly
Thirunelly is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Thirunelli Temple is a very famous temple located in this village.
Demographics
India census, Thirunelly had a population of 11719 with 5774 males and 5945 femal ...
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Boys Town, Mananthavady
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Thalappuzha, Wayanad
Thalappuzha, Thavinhal or Thavinjal, is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India. It is formally known as ''aranguthum chall'', meaning the place for cultural programs.
Demographics
India census, Thavinhal had a populatio ...
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Palchuram
References
External links
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{{Wayanad district
Cities and towns in Wayanad district
Mananthavady Area