Koduvally | |
|---|---|
 Koduvally bus stand exit | |
  Koduvally Location in Kozhikode, Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°21′34″N 75°54′40″E / 11.359444°N 75.911111°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Koduvally Municipality |
| • 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 |
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 city. Koduvally is nicknamed 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]
History
[edit]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.[5]
Koduvally Assembly Constituency
[edit]Koduvally Assembly constituency consists of the Panchayats Kizhakkoth, Madavoor, Narikkuni, Omassery, Kattippara, Thamarassery, and Koduvally Municipality.[6] 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[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
[edit]Koduvally contains a mini stadium, a police station and office of circle inspector of police, and Koduvally Muslim Orphanage.[8][9]
Economy
[edit]Koduvally 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 in Koduvally city.[citation needed]
Notable people
[edit]- K K Muhammed, Indian Archaeologist
- Karat Abdul Razak, Politician
- Thahir Zaman, Footballer
See also
[edit]- Kunnamangalam
- Thamarassery
- Omassery
- Puthuppadi
- Thiruvambady
- Mukkam
- Mavoor
- Koyilandy
- Balussery
- Chamal
- Avilora
- Perumpilavu
References
[edit]- ^ "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969" (PDF). Archived from the original on 11 September 2014.
- ^ "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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