Wayanad, is an Indian district in the north-east of Kerala state with administrative headquarters at the municipality of Kalpetta.
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18 Facts About Wayanad
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Wayanad district is bordered by Karnataka to the north and north-east, Tamil Nadu to the south-east, Malappuram to the south, Kozhikode to the south-west and Kannur to the north-west.
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Wayanad is famous for its role in the Cotiote War, where Pazhassi Raja with the help of the Kurichya tribe in association with Hindus and Muslims of the Malabar region launched a revolt against the British.
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Name 'Wayanad' is derived from 'Vayal Naadu' which translates to 'the land of paddy fields' in English.
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Southeast Wayanad was part of Malabar District until 31 March 1877, when it was transferred to the neighbouring Nilgiris district due to the heavy population of Malabar and the small area of Nilgiris.
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Wayanad was a separate revenue division within the Malabar District until 1924.
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The North Wayanad Taluk was transferred to Kozhikode district on 1 January 1979.
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Wayanad was part of the Karkanad, which included the eastern regions of the Ezhimala kingdom.
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Wayanad, called Bayalnad since beginning, was at that time divided into two portions – Bira Bayalnad and Chagi Bayalnad.
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When Wayanad was under Hyder Ali's rule, the ghat road from Vythiri to Thamarassery was constructed.
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When Wayanad was under Tipu Sultan's rule British invasion started.
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When Wayanad was under Hyder Ali's rule, the ghat road from Vythiri to Thamarassery was invented.
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Wayanad eventually became part of Kerala despite its geographical delimitations and political descent in 1956 on State's reorganisation.
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Wayanad have the largest tribal population in Kerala with 8 scheduled tribes including Adiyan, Paniyan, Mullukkurman, Kurichyan, Vettakkuruman, Wayanad Kadar, Kattuniakkan and Thachaanadan Mooppan.
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Wayanad Kadar:They are found in Kozhikkode and Wayanad district and entirely a different generic stock from Kaders of Cochin.
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Wayanad district stands on the southern tip of the Deccan plateau and includes part of the Western Ghats.
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Soil and climate of Wayanad are suitable for horticulture on a commercial basis.
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