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Koduvally

Koduvally

FieldValue
nameKoduvally
settlement_typeTown
image_skylineKoduvally Bust Stand Exit.jpg
image_captionKoduvally bus stand exit
pushpin_mapIndia Kerala
pushpin_label_positionright
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Kozhikode, Kerala, India
coordinates
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameIndia
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name1Kerala
subdivision_name2Kozhikode
established_title
established_date1 November 2015
government_typeMunicipal Council
governing_bodyKoduvally Municipality
leader_titleChairperson
leader_nameKarat Abdul Razak
unit_prefMetric
area_total_km223.58
population_total48,678
population_as_of2011
population_footnotes
population_density_km2auto
demographics_type1Languages
demographics1_title1Official
timezone1IST
utc_offset1+5:30
postal_code_typePIN
postal_code673572
registration_plateKL-57, KL-11
website
demographics1_info1Malayalam, English
Koduvally main road

Koduvally is a major municipal town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala.{{cite news |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121105051149/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/20/stories/2008122054600300.htm |url-status = dead |archive-date = 5 November 2012 |access-date = 26 July 2009

History

The road between Koduvally and Kozhikode was improved in the early 1970s and the Koduvally Bridge was built. Koduvally was a major town in Calicut district during the period of British occupation. Koduvally legislative constituency was represented by E. Ahmed (former minister of government of India) in 1977.

Koduvally Assembly Constituency

Koduvally Assembly constituency consists of the Panchayats Kizhakkoth, Madavoor, Narikkuni, Omassery, Kattippara, Thamarassery, and Koduvally Municipality. Karat Abdul Razak, an independent with support of LDF government, is the MLA of Koduvally. In the 2016 Assembly elections he defeated MA Razak Master, Muslim League at a margin of lower than 1000 votes. The present MP (member of parliament) E. Ahamed represented Koduvally constituency in 1977. C. Moyinkutty, and C. Mammootty also represented Koduvally Legislative Assembly.

History of Koduvally Assembly Constituency

YearWinnerParty2nd PlacePartyLead
2021MK MuneerIUMLKarat Abdul RazakNSC6344
2016Karat Abdul RazakNSCMA Razak MasterIUML573
2011V M Ummer MasterIUMLM. MehaboobCPIM16552
2006Adv P.T.A RahimINDK. MuraleedharanDIC
2001C. MammuttyIUMLC. MohasinJD(S)
1996C. MoyinkuttyIUMLC. MohasinJD
1991P. V. MohammedIUMLC. MohasinJD
1987P. M. AboobackerIUMLP. Raghavan NairJNP
1982P. V. MohammedIUMLP. Raghavan NairJNP
1980P. V. MohammedIUMLK. MoosakuttyCPIM
1977E. AhamedIUMLK. MoosakuttyCPIM

Landmarks

Koduvally contains a mini stadium, a police station and office of circle inspector of police, and Koduvally Muslim Orphanage.

Economy

Koduvally has the biggest market for smuggled gold ornaments in the whole state. Most of the gold arriving here comes through black market routes. UnaisOne is a conglomerate headquartered in Koduvally city.

Notable people

  • K K Muhammed, Indian Archaeologist
  • Karat Abdul Razak, Politician
  • Thahir Zaman, Footballer
  • Ahammed Aflah E, Architect,Urban planner

References

References

  1. "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969".
  2. (February 2020)
  3. Pavithran, MN. (30 October 2006). "The British Commission to India: Historical Novel". Trafford Publishing.
  4. Kerala (India). (1971). "Detailed budget estimates of revenue". Printed by the Superintendent of Govt. Presses at the Govt. Press..
  5. [http://www.indiastudychannel.com/india/assemblies/684-Koduvally.aspx Koduvally Assembly Constituency]
  6. "State Elections 2006 - Partywise Comparison for 23-Koduvally Constituency of Kerala".
  7. "Orphanage". Koduvally Muslim Orphanage.
  8. Mohammed, U.. (2007). "Educational empowerment of Kerala Muslims: a socio-historical perspective". Other Books.
  9. "Kerala's jewellery hub becomes big destination for smuggled gold | India News - Times of India".
  10. https://treecorejec.com/about-us/ahammed-aflah/
  11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamiul_Futuh
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