Which district has the highest percentage of forest area in Kerala

Wayanad in Kerala possesses the highest percentage of area under forest. It has 83.3% of the geographical area according to the district-wise forest cover of Kerala. The name Wayanad is derived from Vayal Nadu which means the land of Paddy fields. The soil and climate of Wayanad are suitable for horticulture on a commercial basis. The culture of Wayanad is mainly tribal-oriented, Wayanad has the largest tribal population in Kerala. Wayanad has more than 20 tourist attractions.

• Eight Scheduled tribes in Wayanad:
• Adiyan 
• Paniyan
• Mullukkurman
• KurichyanVettakkuruman
• Wayanad Kadar 
• Kattuniakkan 
• Thachaanadan Mooppan