Polling Stations
Nadapuram hosts approximately 188 polling stations spread across its panchayats to ensure voter
access in rural and semi-urban zones. Booths are housed in schools and community halls such as:
 Irigannur West LP School (divided into North, South wings)
 Iringannoor LP School (East, West wings)
 Multiple wings at Kachery UP School (new & old buildings), Edacheri North UPS, and
Narikkunnu UP School
 Erambally Madrassa, Velloor Mappila LP School, Cheravallur LP School (New Building),
Ummathoor MLP School in Vanimal and Nadapuram panchayats
These venues ensure democratic reach across widespread terrain from Chekkiad’s hills to
Nadapuram town and coastal-influenced wards.

Geography & Demographics
The constituency spans midland to upland terrain with hills, valleys, and riverine farmland.
Nadapuram is both agrarian and peri-urban, marked by dense literacy and civic engagement. Though
detailed census figures are unavailable online, its gender ratio and education levels mirror Kerala’s
high averages.

Economy & Livelihoods
 Agriculture & Plantation Crops dominate inland zones, with coconut, areca nut, banana, and
spice cultivation.
 Remittances (NRI income) are a major economic pillar; many families rely on Gulf migration
proceeds.

 Small-scale trade & business: Nadapuram town and surrounding bazaars serve as hubs for
spice vendors, coconut traders, timber and coir dealers, local transport, and services. The
presence of Uralungal Labour Co-operative Society also influences local commerce.
 Minimal fisheries: Being inland, the constituency lacks a blue economy component.
 Public services & education: Local schools, training institutes, social organizations, and
panchayat offices contribute to employment.

Economic Strata
The constituency’s demographic is overwhelmingly middle-income, supported by plantation
agriculture, trade, remittances, and public service roles. A smaller subset of higher-income
families—landholders or successful businessmen—exists. In contrast, a limited portion, including
marginal farmers or landless laborers, falls under the below poverty line category, though
upliftment schemes and widespread literacy have improved baseline resilience.

Recent Development Initiatives
Under MLA Vijayan’s representation, progress includes:
 Rural road upgrades, connecting remote villages such as Kavilumpara, Kayakkodi, and
Valayam to main towns.
 Enhancement of school infrastructure and community halls, doubling as polling venues and
civic spaces.
 Agricultural extension programmes for spice growers, smallholders, and banana/areca
cultivators.
 Digital literacy and health outreach camps, especially in tribal or remote interiors.
 Strengthening of co-operative trade networks, especially the Uralungal Labour Co-
operative's timber and retail units providing livelihoods.

Nadapuram Assembly Constituency is a land of agrarian valleys, small-town energy, and civic vigor.
Its economy is rooted in plantation farming, remittance inflows, local enterprise, and public services.
Home mostly to a stable middle-income population with pockets of vulnerability, Nadapuram is now
increasingly served by rural infrastructure renewal, educational uplift, and community-led economic
resilience that promise inclusive growth for this Kozhikode heartland.