Sulthanbathery Postal Codes, Wayanad, Kerala India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Sulthanbathery, located in Kerala, Wayanad, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Sulthanbathery to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Sulthanbathery on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Sulthanbathery sub-districts in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Sulthanbathery

Key Facts

Sulthanbathery is a prominent town and municipality located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. Situated in the northeastern part of the district, Sulthanbathery serves as one of the three major towns in Wayanad and lies approximately 97 kilometers northeast of Kozhikode. The town covers an area of about 26.5 square kilometers and has a population of around 27,000 people according to recent estimates. Sulthanbathery is administratively divided into 23 wards and functions as the headquarters of the Sulthanbathery taluk, which encompasses several surrounding villages. Historically significant, the town derives its name from Tipu Sultan, who used the area as a battery (bathery) for his military operations in the late 18th century. Today, it is a key commercial and transportation hub for the region, surrounded by lush forests, coffee plantations, and spice gardens that characterize Wayanad's landscape. The town's strategic location near major wildlife sanctuaries like the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary makes it a gateway for eco-tourism. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Sulthanbathery, visitors can explore its specific ward-wise data.

Neighboring Regions

* Kalpetta

* Mananthavady

* Vythiri

* Pulpally

* Meppadi