Thondernad


Thondernad is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Thondernad had a total population of 11,752 people living in 2,652 households. Of the total population, 5,882 were male and 5,870 were female. The population of children in the age group 0–6 years was 1,566.
The sex ratio of the village is 998 females per 1,000 males, lower than the Kerala state average of 1,084. The child sex ratio is 931, compared to the state average of 964.
The literacy rate in Thondernad is 86.02%, with male literacy at 91.03% and female literacy at 81.06%. Although higher than the national average, the literacy rate shows a gender gap.
Thondernad has a significant tribal population. Scheduled Tribes constitute 26.39%, while Scheduled Castes make up 1.83% of the total population.

Villages

Thondernad can be accessed from Mananthavady or Kalpetta. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.
The nearest railway station is at Vadakara, about 50 km apart from korome. Kozhikkode, kannur, mysuru railway stations are at a distance of 80 km,84 km and 128 km respectively.Nearest airports are Kozhikode International Airport-120 km, Bengaluru International Airport-290 km, and Kannur International Airport, 58 km.