Kondotty Assembly Constituency: From Pilgrimage to Prosperity

Kondotty Assembly Constituency: From Pilgrimage to Prosperity

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Kondotty (Constituency No. 33) is part of Malappuram district and falls under the Malappuram Lok Sabha seat. It includes Kondotty Municipality plus the panchayats of Vazhayur, Vazhakkad, Pulikkal, Cherukavu, Cheekode, and Muthuvallur. In the 2021 election, 205,261 electors were registere

Polling Stations

The constituency features approximately 170 polling stations, many subdivided into multiple wings. Examples include:

  • Nasrathul Islam Madrassa, Mudappalam (East & West sides)

  • Aided Mappila Lower Primary School, Kaloth (East & West wings)

  • Pannakkad Pookkoya Thangal Memorial HSS, Kottukara

  • Govt Mappila LPS, Nediyiruppu & Devadar UPS, Nediyiruppu

  • Misbahul Islam Madrassa, Kodangad

  • Busthanul Ulloom Madrassa, Karimukku

  • Irsadussubian Madrassa, Pothuvettipara

  • Vridha Vishrama Kendram, Kottasseri

  • Govt Welfare UPS, NH Colony and Hidayathul Islam Madrassa, Mekkad

  • GMUPS Chirayil (North & South)

  • Anwarul Islam Secondary Madrassa, Kodangad (East side).

These sites ensure accessibility from municipality wards to inland panchayat hamlets.

Geographic & Demographic Traits

Kondotty is located just 3 km from Calicut International Airport, making it a key transport hub. Much of the town is suburban with minor agricultural zones in the panchayats. Nediyiruppu, historically part of Kondotty, is a notable cultural site linked with the Zamorin( Samoothiri) dynasty. High literacy and a balanced gender ratio mirror district average.

Economic Profile & Livelihood Patterns

  • NRI remittances: Household incomes are strongly supported by migration to the Gulf countries, typical across Malappuram district.

  • Trade & small businesses: Kondotty town supports retail, timber, timber-related trade (especially around airport), logistics, transport services, and spice trading. The proximity to the airport stimulates commerce.

  • Service & institutional employment: Connectivity infrastructure, airport operations, schools, and public services contribute to local jobs.

  • Agriculture: In rural panchayats, small-scale crops such as paddy, banana, coconut, and areca nut are cultivated; less dominant than trade and remittances.

  • No significant blue economy exists, given its inland but well-connected terrain.

Economic Strata

The population is overwhelmingly middle-income, supported by remittances, small trade, and public services. A few families—established traders or landowners—reside in the higher-income bracket. A small segment- small farmers or labourers live below the poverty line, though literacy, NRI income, and government welfare largely mitigate economic hardship.

Recent Development Activities

  • Road and infrastructure upgrades: Enhanced connectivity between Kondotty, NH-213, and surrounding panchayats has improved access to Kozhikode and the airport.

  • Polling & school facility improvements: Many polling station buildings—schools and madrassas—were renovated to improve civic participation.

  • Digital and cooperative outreach: Digital literacy drives and microfinance schemes for local entrepreneurs have expanded across rural wards.

  • Healthcare and community centers: Nediyiruppu village health outreach, sanitation campaigns, and community hall upgrades are strengthening social infrastructure.

 

Kondotty Assembly Constituency merges tradition, transport-driven commerce, and remittance incomes. While mainly middle-income, it benefits from airport proximity and cultural heritage. With ongoing infrastructure upgrades, civic modernization, and cooperative-led outreach, Kondotty is charting inclusive growth aligned with its suburban-commercial vitality.

 

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