Polling Stations
There are approximately 184 polling stations across Irikkur Assembly Constituency. Examples from
official pollingstation lists include:
 Govt. UPS Thimiri (Northern, Southern, Western wings)
 Marigiri HS Therthally (Main building divided by sides)
 Chittadi LP School (Middle, Southern parts)
 Rayarome Govt. High School (Eastern & Western buildings)
 Schools and community halls across Alakode, Udayagiri, Naduvil, Chengalayi, Payyavoor,
Ulikkal and Eruvessi.
These spread across both elevated and lower terrain, ensuring voter access in remote hamlets as
well as valley towns.
Economy & Livelihood Sources
 Tourism & allied services: Paithalmala and surrounding highlands draw domestic tourists,
with growth in homestays and ecotourism.
 Agriculture & hill crops: Interior panchayats like Karayathumchal (in Sreekandapuram)
cultivate rubber, pepper, coconut, introduced by migrants from southern Kerala.
 Remittances: Many families depend on earnings from NRIs, especially from the Gulf.
 Forest produce & small trade: Seasonal crops, timber, beedi and spice trade are common.
Small businesses in town hubs assist local commerce.
 Education and related employment: Institutions like Government Higher Secondary School,
various training centres and colleges in Sreekandapuram and Irikkur offer employment and
professional training.

Economic Strata
Most households in Irikkur constitute the middleincome bracket, supported by remittances, hill-
farming, and small businesses. A modest proportion belong to the highincome segment
(landowners, successful traders), while some remote forestfringe villages remain below the
povertyline, though poverty indicators have been steadily improving through development
initiatives.
Political Representation
In the 2021 elections, Sajeev Joseph of the Indian National Congress won the seat, securing around
50.33 % vote share, defeating Kerala Congress (M) by over 3,000 votes.
Recent Development Initiatives
Irikkur constituency has seen increasing infrastructural focus: road improvements connecting
SreekandapuramPaithalmala areas, expanded rural tourism planning around hillescapes, boost to
ecotourism with guided trails. Educational institutions have been upgraded; new schemes support
smallscale farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Efforts are ongoing to enhance connectivity to Kannur
International Airport and improve digital infrastructure in remote panchayats. Emerging
tourismdriven jobs, agricultural extension services, and school expansion projects point toward
balanced economic upliftment.

Conclusion
Irikkur Assembly Constituency blends scenic highlands, agrarian livelihoods, and a growing
ecotourism economy. Anchored by high literacy and steady remittance flows, most residents belong
to a resilient middleincome class. Recent infrastructure, tourismsupport and education investments
signal promising progress for situating Irikkur as a vibrant, inclusive constituency in northern Kerala.