Vythiri
{{Short description|Village, Town in Kerala, India}}
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File:Chain Tree at Lakkidi.jpg
Vythiri is a town located in Wayanad district in the Indian state of Kerala.{{cite web|url=http://www.wyd.kerala.gov.in/admin.htm|title=Wayanad Administration.Taluks and villages|website=Wyd.kerala.gov.in|access-date=13 January 2019}} Along with Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery, it is one of the three taluks in the district. 2.084 sq. km is the total area of vythiri.
Etymology
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Administration
The Vythiri taluk consists of 18 villages, including Lakkidi, Vythiri, Chundale, Padinjarathara,Meppadi, Kalpetta, and Kaniyambetta.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiastudychannel.com/india/cities/index.aspx?talukid=2351&pagenumber=2|title=Search for any cities or villages in India|website=IndiaStudyChannel.com|access-date=13 January 2019}} The village of Vythiri acts as the administrative centre of Vythiri Taluk.
Religion and worship
St. Mary's Orthodox Church, part of the Sultan Bathery Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is located in Vythiri.{{cite web |title=St. Marys Orthodox Church - Vythiri |url=https://directory.mosc.in/parishes/st-marys-orthodox-church-111/ |access-date=17 June 2024 |website=directory.mosc.in |publisher=MOSC Publications}}
Tourism
The all season attractive weather, greenery and the terrain of this place makes Vythiri a major tourist destination in Kerala. Tourists from all parts of the world visits and stays in Vythiri to enjoy the beauty of Vythiri and other tourist destinations in Wayanad.
The Chain Tree Legend
According to the local legend, an English engineer built the Ghat road to Vythiri on the basis of the information given by a tribal youth. After getting the necessary guidance, the English people killed the tribal guide. The spirit of the tribal youth got angry and caused many accidents in the road. So a priest took the initiative to chain the spirit to a tree in Vythiri. This Chain Tree is seen even today at Lakkidi. Some of the passing motorists even pay homage to the tree for allowing a safe passage.
Altitude
Vythiri is 700 meters above the sea level and the weather is remarkably cooler than other parts of Wayanad. There are many resorts in Wayanad thanks to the salubrious climate here.
Education
There is a university here specializing in Veterinary science and there is a special college for catering management. Oriental school of hotel management.
Transportation
Pookode Lake
Pookode Lake is a fresh water lake with boating facility. It is very popular with tourists coming with children. The lake is 8.5 hectares big and the maximum depth of the water is 6.5 meters.
Gallery
File:Madiyoor Mahavishnu Temple, Kalpetta.jpg|Madiyoor Mahavishnu Temple
File:Marthomma School, Chundale.jpg|Marthomma School, Chundale
File:Lakkidi School.jpg|Lakkidi School
Climate
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| location=Vythiri, Kerala
| 27.2|28.8|30.3|30.1|29.3|25.8|24.4|25.0|26.0|26.6|26.6|26.7
| 16.9|18.0|19.7|20.8|20.9|19.8|19.4|19.5|19.3|19.5|18.7|17.3
| 4|10|20|101|226|764|1348|689|301|251|100|26
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Landslides at Vythiri taluk in 2024
{{main| 2024 Wayanad landslides }}
Landslides occurred near the villages of Punjirimattom, Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Vellarimala in July 2024 due to heavy rains that triggered the collapse of hillsides. The landslides marked one of the deadliest natural disasters in Kerala's history, with reports of at least 400 deaths.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckkge0pnxy3o|title=Wayanad: The scenic Indian villages devastated by deadly landslides|website=www.bbc.com}}{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/in-mundakkai-16-of-family-swept-away-in-landslide/articleshow/112253475.cms|title=In Mundakkai, 16 of family swept away in landslide|newspaper=The Times of India |date=4 August 2024}}
See also
- Padinjarathara town
- Kalpetta town
References
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Notes
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Category:Villages in Wayanad district
Category:Hill stations in Kerala