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RECENT EVENTS

Independance Day Flag Hoisting

Independance Day Flag Hoisting ceremony done by Village Officer Sri.Vinu K Uthupp

Smart Village Office Inaguration

Hon'ble Revenue Minister E.Chandrasekharan Inagurated New Building of Mananthavady Smart Village Office

Smart Village Office Inaguration

Decorated Village Office at the time of Inaguration

Smart Village Office Inaguration

Staff Group Photo on Inaguration Day

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TOURIST PLACES

The Pazhassi Tomb and Musuem

The Pazhassi Tomb is where thousands regularly pay homage to the famous Lion of Kerala, Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja. The tomb was constructed in the place where his body was cremated, and is situated on the banks of River Kabani in Mananthavady. In 1996 March this tomb has been converted to museum and today the museum is one of the centres in the State which attracts historians, researchers and students from far and wide. The museum also contains Pazhassi Raja's sword and other information about the cultural history of Kerala. The memorial is managed by the Kerala State Archaeology Department. Pazhassi Raja, a fierce King, is among the few leaders in the Indian sub-continent to ever score a military victory over the British. He is remembered for his love and undying loyalty towards his subjects till the very end. The Pulpally Cave was where Pazhassi took refuge until he was captured by the British.

Pazhassi Park

The Pazhassi Park in Mananthavady is a major tourist destination in Wayanad. The park, which is owned by the District Tourism Promotion Council.Ten boats, including two rafts, would be available and a permanent boat jetty had also set up on the banks of the Kabani. An amusement park for children, water fountains, interlocked pavements, five kiosks selling souvenirs and snacks, and an artificial waterfall had also been set up in the park. An open stage for performing cultural programmes, landscaped areas on the river banks and small gardens would also attract the public.

Muneeswaran Kovil

Muneeswan kovil is a beautiful area, situated in Thalapuzha in Begur Range in North Wayanad division. At Muneeshwaran Kovil also a camp shed is seen erected which a pre-fabricated structure is procured from Games Village .Five camping tents are also seen erected to accommodate tourist. The Muneeswaran Kovil NCC camp and revenue lands with tea cultivation are located adjacent to the camping site and all roads to this place belongs to panchayat . The forest area in muneeshwaran kovil is adjacent to the revenue area and the muneeawaran temple has been thronged by tourist since long.The tourist operators here have erected big buildings in the adjacent revenue areas to facilitate tourism .All these tourist were trespassing the forest area and spending time in the Muneeswaran temple and adjoining forest area. The envisaging of the ecotourism plan and the erection of camp sheds with entrance gate has checked the illegal entry to this point. Each person to Muneeswaran temple is charged entry fee of Rs 30.00 by the Makkimala Adivasi VSS who is authorized to run this.

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About Village

Once ruled by the great King Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, the town of Mananthavady has played an integral role in the history of Kerala. It is located on the banks of Mananthavady River, a tributary of the Kabini. Mananthavady has been referred to as Hosenkadi in a dictum scribbled under a copper artefact found at the Ananthanathaswamy Temple at Varadoor. The dominant view on the etymology is that the word is derived from "Mane 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. The Pazhassi tomb and museum, an important memorial built in honour of one of Kerala’s valiant heroes, is located here. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, known as the Lion of Kerala, was renowned for staying loyal to his subjects to the very end. The tomb was constructed where the King was cremated and is situated on the banks of the River Kabani. It was converted to a museum in 1996, and now houses a collection of memorabilia belonging to Pazhassi. There is also a Latin church built in Victorian architectural model, situated in the heart of the town, as a reminder of the colonial past of Wayanad.

Demography

Mananthavady is a large village located in Mananthavady Taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala with total 8183 families residing. The Mananthavady village has population of 34663 of which 16899 are males while 17764 are females as per Population Census 2011.

Geography

The total geographical area of village is 5434 hectares.

Socio-Economic

Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of the Village. Most of the lands in the area are used for agriculture purpose. More than half of its population are encaged in agriculture in order to earn their livelihood. Another source of economy in the Village is the cattle Farming.

Ecology

Wayanad district in Kerala is part of the Western Ghats which is one the biodiversity hot spots of the world. The western slopes of the Ghats have a natural cover of evergreen forest, which changes to moist and then dry deciduous types as one comes to the eastern slopes. The vegetation reaches its highest diversity towards the southern tip in Kerala with its high statured, rich tropical rain forests.

Tourism

1.The Pazhassi tomb and museum 2.Pazhassi Park 3.Muneeswaran Kovil