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Mayiladippara

Mayiladippara is a mountain and a viewpoint located in Kalpetta bypass road in Wayanad district of Kerala. Its around 600 meters walking distance from Kalpatta to the base of this hill. The peak of the hill is a rocky area, from where nature can be enjoyed at its best. There is a Jain Temple and a beautiful pond at the hilltop.

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About Village

Kalpetta is the capital city of Wayanad District. Civil Station and many other district offices are situated in this village.

Demography

the population as per 2011 census is 90,491.

Geography

Kalpetta village is situated almost the central part of wayanad district. It is surrounded by Kottathara Village in the North, Muttil South, thrikkaippata village in the East, Kottappadi, Chunda Village in the South, Vengappalli village in the West. It lies on the Kozhikode-Mysore National Highway NH 766 (Formarly NH 212) at an altitude of about 780 m above sea level. Kalpetta is 72 km from Kozhikode and 140 km from Mysore.

Socio-Economic

The wayanad diary of MILMA is situated at chuzhali in Kalpetta village. There is a Mini Industries Park promoted by KINFRA at Vellaramkunnu in Kalpetta village. Tourism and hospitality industry is booming in Kalpetta. Also, Kalpetta is one of the major trade centres for agricultural produces. 18 VFPCK markets are there to collect and trade vegetables and fruits from farmers.

Ecology

East side of the Village is Forest, West side Puzhamudi river. It is a bustling town surrounded by dense coffee and tea plantations and mountains.

Tourism

Mailadikkunnu is a famous tourist destination in the village. Puliarmala Jain Temple.