Mananthavady (മാനന്തവാടി ) is a town and taluk in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. It is located on the banks of Mananthavady Puzha, a tributary of the Kabini River This area was once ruled by the Pazhassi dynasty and the tomb of Pazhassi Raja is an important heritage site located in the heart of the town. This is also the headquarters of the Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha. The District Hospital in Mananthavady is the only major treatment facility for the service of the tribal communities and other less privileged sections of Wayanad. It is the third biggest town in Wayanad District, after Sulthan Bathery and Kalpetta.

Mananthavadi is located 35 km north-east of the district headquarters Kalpetta, 80 km east of Thalassery and 110 km north-east of Kozhikkode. Thalassery-Bavali Road is the major road passing through Mananthavadi, which is well connected with both Mysore and Kodagu. Mananthavady is well connected with Mysore (110 km away), via Kartikulam, Bavali and H D Kote, through Nagarhole National Park. This road is parallel to Kabini River and closed during the night time to protect wild animals. Another road goes to Gonikoppal (60 km away) in Kodagu, via Kartikulam, Tholpetty forest, Kutta and Ponnampet.

Public Libraries:
Pazhassi Smaraka Granthalayam, Solidarity Library, Anjukunnu Pothujana Grandhalayam, Tagore Smaraka Grandhalayam Kommayad, Kaniyaram Prabhath Reading room and Library.

Places Of Interest:
Boys Town
Brahmasthana Temple & Mata Amritanandamayi Math
Chandanathode
Edakkal Caves
Kuruvadweep
Latin Church
Mananthavady Park
Paalamandhapam Devi Temple & Malakkari Temple Koolivayal
Pallikkal Juma Masjid (Kalyanathum Pallikkal)
Pazhassi kudeeram
Periya
Thirunelli Temple
Thrissilery Siva Temple
Tholpetty Wild Life Sanctuary
Valliyoorkkavu
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary