It is a scenic hill station on the State Highway between Kozhikode and Ooty.

In July 2024, Meppadi was one of the villages in Wayanad district most affected by deadly landslides.

[1][2] Tea cultivation is the main economic activity of Meppadi village.

Most of the people living in Meppadi are workers in various tea estates where they cultivate cardamom too.

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