| Padinjarathara | |
| Other Name: | Old Thariod |
| Settlement Type: | Town/Panchayat |
| Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
| Coordinates: | 11.673°N 75.9393°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Wayanad |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 15174 |
| Population As Of: | 2001 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 673575 |
| Registration Plate: | KL- |
| Iso Code: | IN-KL 12 |
Padinjarathara is a Major town in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] The Largest Earth Dam in India Banasura Sagar And Other Main Tourist Attractions like Meenmutti Waterfalls, Bappanam mala, Banasura Hill And Kurumbalakotta Are situated in this Padinjarathara. India's First Operating Floating Solar Power Plant was Established in Padinjarathara. It is one of the Major Tourist Place in Kerala. [2] It is a Major Junction between Kozhikode and Kalpetta . State Highway 54 passes through Padinjarathara. Its a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. With attractions like the Banasura Sagar Dam, Banasura Hill, Trekking up, and Meenmutty Waterfalls, along with rich wildlife and cultural experiences, Padinjarathara offers a unique and refreshing getaway in the heart of Kerala. The area around Padinjarathara is rich in biodiversity. The nearby Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is home to various species of animals and birds, making it a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers.
As of the 2001 India census, Padinharethara had a population of 15,174 with 7,517 males and 7,657 females and 0 transgenders
Padinjarethara can be accessed from Mananthavady or Kalpetta. State Highway 54 lies through Padinjarathara.The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad district through the village of Meppadi.
The nearest railway station is at Kozhikode and the nearest airports are Kannur International Airport at 84 km away, Kozhikode International Airport at 90 km away, and Bengaluru International Airport at 290 km away.