Polling Stations
The constituency includes over 50 polling stations, many with multiple wings to account for dense urban and coastal wards. Notable booths include:
Jinarajdas Aided LPS, Naduvattam (South, Centre, North wings)
Govt Fisheries LP School, Naduvattam (Right side)
GHSS Beypore, GLPS Beypore West & South, Nallalam Aided UPS and LPS (different wings)
These stations serve coastal wards like Beypore Port and Naduvattam, as well as inland municipal neighborhoods, ensuring broad electoral access.
Geographic & Demographic Characteristics
Beypore is a historic port town at the estuary of the Chaliyar River, where it meets the Arabian Sea. It is celebrated for its centuries-old tradition of building wooden dhows (urus) for Arab traders. The town spans ~10 km² and had a population of ~69,752 in 2011, with high urban density and a literacy rate matching Kerala’s standard.
Livelihood & Economic Profile
Blue Economy & Fisheries: Coastal fishing, estuarine aquaculture, and boat building dominate livelihoods. The dockyards of Beypore continue traditional shipbuilding alongside small-scale fishing operations.
Remittances (NRIs): Many households rely on remittances from Gulf countries—integral for middle-income stability.
Trade & Business: As part of Kozhikode’s urban sprawl, Beypore supports retail, spice, nut and timber trade. It also benefits from public-sector offices and transport activity around Feroke and Kadalundi.
Small-scale Industry & Port Services: Port-related logistics, warehousing, and retail services support employment. There is minimal traditional agriculture due to urbanization.
Economic Strata
The majority of residents fall into the middle-income bracket, backed by NRI inflows, fisheries, and urban commerce. A few long-established shipping families, merchants, and professionals occupy the higher-income tier. A smaller cohort—mostly small fisherfolk and manual labourers—remain below the poverty line, but are gradually seeing uplift through welfare schemes and literacy programs.
Recent Development Initiatives
Recent years have witnessed several key improvements:
Revival of maritime infrastructure: Restoration of the old jetty and heritage canals; modest upgrades to fish-landing facilities and shipyard access.
Urban services & sanitation: Enhanced drainage, coastal road maintenance, and community hall refurbishment in Beypore and Naduvattam wards.
Electoral & civic upgrades: Many polling venues such as schools and LPS/UPS buildings underwent renovation to boost accessibility and hygiene standards.
Tourism & heritage promotion: Uru-building heritage trails and small museums are being planned to highlight Beypore’s shipbuilding legacy.
Beypore Assembly Constituency blends coastal heritage, traditional fisheries, and urban trade dynamics. With most residents in the middle-income bracket and modest income diversity, the region balances maritime livelihoods with modern urban infrastructure. Recent heritage-led tourism efforts, civic investments, and maritime upgrades underscore Beypore’s steady journey toward inclusive, coastal-town development.
