Koduvally is a major municipal town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala.[2] It is located on the National Highway 766 and is about 21 km northeast of Kozhikode (Calicut) city. koduvally is known as the city of gold for its gold trade legacy since 18s and 19s. Koduvally is one of the 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala and One of the 12 block panchayats in kozhikode.The nearest local bodies are Kizhakkoth, Madavoor, kunnamangalam, Omassery, Mukkam, and Thamarassery.[3] Koduvally also gives its name to the Koduvally River which flows west into the sea.[4][self-published source]
Koduvally | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Koduvally Bus Stand Exit | |
  Koduvally Location in Kozhikode, Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°21′34″N 75°54′40″E / 11.386344°N 75.911111°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Government | |
| • Type | municipality |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| • Chairperson | Karat Abdul Razak |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.58 km2 (9.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[citation needed] | |
| • Total | 48,678 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English[1] |
| Time zone | UTC 5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673572 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-57,KL-11 |
| Website | www |
History
editThe 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. Koduvally is known as the city of gold for its gold trade legacy. Koduvally legislative constituency was represented by E. Ahmed (former minister of government of India) in 1977. The karoonji mala viewpoint in Koduvally is a tourist destination, some says that tipu sultan and army lived in this mountain during war between British.[5]
Koduvally Assembly Constituency
editKoduvally Assembly constituency consists of the Panchayats Kizhakkoth, Madavoor, Narikkuni, Omassery, Kattippara, Thamarassery, and Koduvally Municipality.[6] Karat Abdul Razak of independent with support LDF government is the MLA of koduvally In the 2016 Assembly elections he defeated MA RAZAK MASTER, MUSLIM LEEGUE at a margin of lower than 1000 votes. The present MP (member of parliament) E. Ahamed represented Koduvally constituency in 1977. C. Moyinkutty, C. Mammootty also represented Koduvally Legislative Assembly.
History of Koduvally Assembly Constituency[7]
| Year | Winner | Party | 2nd Place | Party | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MK Muneer | IUML | Karat Abdul Razak | NSC | 6344 |
| 2016 | Karat Abdul Razak | NSC | MA Razak Master | IUML | 573 |
| 2011 | V M Ummer Master | IUML | M.MEHABOOB | CPIM | 16552 |
| 2006 | ADV P.T.A RAHIM | IND | K. MURALEEDHARAN | DIC | |
| 2001 | C.MAMMUTTY | IUML | C. MOHASIN | JD(S) | |
| 1996 | C.MOYINKUTTY | IUML | C. MOHASIN | JD | |
| 1991 | P.V. MOHAMMED | IUML | C. MOHASIN | JD | |
| 1987 | P. M. ABOOBACKER | IUML | P. RAGHAVAN NAIR | JNP | |
| 1982 | P. V. MOHAMMED | IUML | P. RAGHAVAN NAIR | JNP | |
| 1980 | P. V. MOHAMMED | IUML | K. MOOSAKUTTY | CPIM | |
| 1977 | E. Ahamed | IUML | K. MOOSAKUTTY | CPIM |
Landmarks
editKoduvally contains a mini stadium, and branches of the State Bank of India, the Federal Bank, Canara bank, Syndicate Bank, IndusInd Bank, Koduvally service Co-operative bank, Kozhikode District Co-operative Bank, a police station and office of circle inspector of police, Koduvally Muslim Orphanage,[8][9] the KMO Arts and Science College and the Phoenix Pain and Palliative Care Society, Koduvally higher secondary school and more than 5 LP schools, Koduvally government college, a mini civil station which contains the block panchayat, pension office, village office and regional transport office (KL-57), a community health centre, KSEB main office, a municipality office and food safety department office in the municipality building at Koduvally bus stand.
Economy
editKoduvally has the reputation of having 100 jewelers within a short space of one kilometer. This little town has the biggest market for smuggled gold ornaments in the whole state. Most of the gold arriving here comes through black market routes.[10] UnaisOne is a conglomerate headquartered the Koduvally city.[citation needed]
Educational Institutions
editKoduvally having a wide range of Educational Institution in the heart of city in within short distance having Worlds famous Technical & management institutions.
- Government Higher Secondary School
- KMO Higher Secondary School
- KMO English Medium High School
- CHMKM Government Arts and Science College
- KMO Arts and Science College
- KMO Industrial Training Institute
- KMO College of Teacher Education
- Koduvally GOVT ALP School (Also Known as Cheriya school)
- Government Residential ITI, Kalaranthiri
Notable people
edit- K K Muhammed, Indian Archaeologist
- Karat Abdul Razak, Politician
- Thahir Zaman, Footballer
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969" (PDF).
- ^ "Koduvally in festive mode". The Hindu. 20 December 2008. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
- ^ Village Panchayat S of Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kerala[permanent dead link]
- ^ Pavithran, MN (30 October 2006). The British Commission to India: Historical Novel. Trafford Publishing. pp. 24–25. ISBN 978-1-4120-5888-9. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ Kerala (India) (1971). Detailed budget estimates of revenue. Printed by the Superintendent of Govt. Presses at the Govt. Press. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ Koduvally Assembly Constituency
- ^ "State Elections 2006 - Partywise Comparison for 23-Koduvally Constituency of Kerala". Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ "Orphanage". Koduvally Muslim Orphanage. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ Mohammed, U. (2007). Educational empowerment of Kerala Muslims: a socio-historical perspective. Other Books. p. 186. ISBN 978-81-903887-3-3. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ^ "Kerala's jewellery hub becomes big destination for smuggled gold | India News - Times of India". The Times of India.
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