Poothadi
| Poothadi | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Wayanad |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,849 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 6XXXXX |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
Poothadi is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Poothadi had a population of 14849 with 7445 males and 7404 females.[1]
History
It is said that Bhima of Mahabharata, when he was travelling with his brothers, went in search of the flower 'kalyanasaugandhika'. He asked about the flower to a 'raakshasi' in the Malayalam language 'Poovu Tharumo' which eventually became 'Poothadi'
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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