As of 2001[update] India census, Irulam had a population of 21111 with 10637 males and 10474 females.[1]
Economy
The main crops in the village are pepper, coffee, cardamom, paddy and ginger.
Transportation
Irulam village can be accessed from Sultan Bathery or Pulpally. 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 through the village of Meppadi.