Polling Stations
According to the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala, Vadakara Assembly Constituency has over 50 polling stations, many subdivided into multiple wings to serve urban and rural voters evenly Representative booths include:
Govt. MJB School, Azhiyoor (East & West wings)
Azhiyoor East UP School (Main East/West)
Govt. Higher Secondary School Azhiyoor (North, South, East sides)
Panademmal MUP School, Kallamala UP School (multiple blocks)
Chombala North LP School (North & South)
BEM UP School Chombala (Old & New buildings)
Thattolikkara UP School, Adiyoor LP School, Nellacheri LP School, and dozens more across wards like Orkkatteri and Karthikappally
These stations span coastal town areas, agrarian panchayats, and inward rural zones to ensure accessibility.
Economic Profile & Livelihood Patterns
Vadakara comprises a coastal town center and adjacent rural localities. The economy is sustained by multiple sources:
Blue economy & fisheries: Fishing by the beach and river estuaries continues to support coastal communities.
Agriculture & agro-trade: Inland panchayats produce coconuts, areca nuts (the famed "Nut Street"), rice and other cash crops.
Remittances (NRIs): Gulf migration contributes a stable income stream for many families—it is a key economic pillar.
Trade & small businesses: Vatakara town features retail shops, spice and nut wholesalers, timber and coir trade, and labor co-operatives like Uralungal—which influence local commerce.
Urban employment & services: Health and educational institutions, public services, transport and administration in the urban center provide livelihoods.
Economic Strata
The bulk of residents belong to the middle-income bracket, sustained by remittances, coastal trade, small business, and public services. Some long-standing merchant families and entrepreneurs represent the higher-income tier, while a smaller number—especially among coastal fishing households and low-wage agricultural workers—fall below the poverty line, though literacy and civic programs have improved overall well-being.
Recent Development Activities
Under the representation of K. K. Rema, Vadakara has seen targeted civic and infrastructure enhancements:
Upgraded roads and drainage in coastal and township wards, and refurbishment of old town marketplaces.
Expansion of fishing harbour facilities and fish landing infrastructure to support the blue economy.
Renovation of educational institutions and polling station venues, as part of civic preparedness.
Upliftment projects for small traders through co-operative mobilization—particularly via Uralungal Labour Co-op and nut-trade channels.
Voter mobilization among NRIs, including special arrangements to facilitate Gulf-based residents casting ballots via flights and postal ballots during state elections.
Vadakara Assembly Constituency uniquely blends coastal trade, plantation output, remittance-driven household incomes, and community-focused commerce. Anchored by fishing, agriculture, local enterprise and cooperatives, most residents belong to a resilient middle-class. With ongoing infrastructure upgrades, fisheries support, trader-led development, and strong civic engagement, Vadakara continues evolving into a vibrant and inclusive coastal constituency.
