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Mananthavadi

Mananthavady, also spelled Mananthavadi, is a town and municipality in the northern part of Kerala’s Wayanad district. It serves as the administrative headquarters of Mananthavady taluk and acts as a commercial hub for surrounding rural settlements.

Geography: The town lies in the Western Ghats highlands and is situated along the Mananthavady River. It

Economy and society: The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with spice crops such as pepper, cardamom,

Transport and administration: Mananthavady is governed as a municipality within Kerala and serves as a regional

Notable features: The area is characterized by rural landscapes, forests, rivers, and cultural sites that attract

is
near
the
Kerala–Karnataka
border
and
is
connected
by
road
to
other
towns
in
Wayanad
and
neighboring
districts,
helping
to
link
northern
regions
of
the
district
with
the
rest
of
the
state.
and
coffee
grown
in
the
surrounding
areas,
along
with
coconut
and
areca
nut
cultivation.
Small-scale
trade
and
services
support
the
town,
and
tourism
related
to
the
natural
landscape
and
forested
surroundings
contributes
to
economic
activity.
service
center
for
northern
Wayanad.
It
has
road
connections
to
Kalpetta,
Sulthan
Bathery,
and
other
towns
in
the
district.
The
nearest
railway
stations
are
in
Kozhikode
and
Mysore,
and
the
closest
airport
for
longer
trips
is
Calicut
International
Airport.
visitors
seeking
nature,
wildlife,
and
regional
heritage
in
and
around
Wayanad.