Koduvally

Koduvally is a Municipal town in Kozhikode district.[1] It is located on the Calicut-Mysuru National Highway 766 (NH 766) and Koduvally-Areekode State highway 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.The nearest local bodies are Kizhakkoth, Madavoor, kunnamangalam, Omassery, and Thamarassery.[2] Koduvally also gives its name to the Koduvally River which flows west into the sea.[3]

Koduvally
Town
Koduvally Bus Stand Exit
Koduvally
Location in Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11.359444°N 75.911111°E / 11.359444; 75.911111
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKozhikode
Government
 • Typemunicipality
 • BodyMunicipal council
 • ChairpersonShareefa Kannadippoyil(UDF)
Area
 • Total23.58 km2 (9.10 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total48,678
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
673572
Vehicle registrationKL-57,KL-11
Websitewww.facebook.com/Koduvallymunicipality
Koduvally Main Road

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.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 tourist attracted area, some says that tipu sultan and army lived in this mountain during war between British .[4]

Koduvally Assembly Constituency

Koduvally Assembly constituency consists of the Panchayats Kizhakkoth, Madavoor, Narikkuni, Omassery, Kattippara, Thamarassery, and Koduvally Municipality.[5] 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 and P. T. A. Rahim also represented Koduvally Legislative Assembly.

History of Koduvally Assembly Constituency[6]

YearWinnerPartyLoserParty
2016 Karat Abdul Razak NSC MA Razak Master IUML
2011V M Ummer MasterIUMLM.MEHABOOBCPIM
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, two branch of 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,[7][8] 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, villiage 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.

The gold market

Koduvally has the reputation of having 100 jewelleries within a short space of one kilometer. This little town has the biggest market for ornaments in the whole state. Most of the gold arriving here come through the black market routes. [9]

Educational Institutions

Koduvally having a wide range of Educational Institution in the heart of city in within short distance having Worlds famous Technical & management institutions .

  1. - Koduvally GOVT Higher secondary School
  2. - Koduvally Muslim Orphanage Higher Secondary School ( Malayalam Medium )
  3. - Koduvally Muslim Orphanage High School ( English )
  4. - Koduvally GOVT Arts & Science Collage
  5. -KMO Arts & Science Collage
  6. -KMO Industrial Training Center
  7. - Koduvally Teachers Education School
  8. - Koduvally GOVT ALP School ( Also Known as Cheriya school )

and Many more Private & Parallel Institutions

  1. -Govt.Residential ITI Koduvally
  2. crescent English School,Kalaranthiri
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gollark: Dehydration is just withdrawal symptoms.
gollark: Like oxygen.
gollark: Because they've been addicted to it.
gollark: Natural doesn't mean it's good! Our bodies contain things you should not consume™ in large quantities.

See also

References
  1. "Koduvally in festive mode". The Hindu. 20 December 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
  2. Village Panchayat S of Koduvally, Kozhikode, Kerala
  3. 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.
  4. Kerala (India) (1971). Detailed budget estimates of revenue. Printed by the Superintendent of Govt. Presses at the Govt. Press. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  5. Koduvally Assembly Constituency
  6. http://eci.nic.in/archive/electionanalysis/AE/S11/partycomp23.htm
  7. "Orphanage". Koduvally Muslim Orphanage. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  8. 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.
  9. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Keralas-jewellery-hub-becomes-big-destination-for-smuggled-gold/articleshow/44164641.cms

A mini civil station, which was inaugurated on 2012 by Hon Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in the presence of Hon Industries minister PK Kunhalikutty is situated at the heart of Koduvally.

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