Polling Stations

In the 2021 Assembly elections, Vengara had over 180 polling stations spread across these panchayats to ensure accessible voting in both denser town wards and interior hamlets. Notable booths include:

Govt LP School, Pukayoor (South Building Eastern & Western sides)

Tha-Alimusubian Madrassa, Pukayoor

Hayathul Islam Madrassa, Palamadathilchina (East & West wings)

Govt UPS, AR Nagar (Main & Eastern blocks)

Man Hajul Ulum Madrassa, Kunnupuram, Valiyapeedika (Left & Right wings)

Govt HS Kolappuram (various wings)

Govt MLPS Mamburam (Old & New buildings) 

Demographics & Community Fabric

Vengara is a predominantly Muslim-majority constituency, with high literacy and robust civic participation. As of 2021, there were approximately 185,356 registered electors and turnout hovered around the mid-70% range. The local terrain includes agricultural plains along the Kadalundi River, and its urbanized town area features modern infrastructure and institutions.

Economic Livelihoods & Peculiarities

Remittances (NRIs): A major economic pillar—tens of thousands from Vengara work in Gulf countries, sending back sizable inflows that drive prosperity and urban growth.

Trade & commerce: Vengara boasts thriving spice markets, gold and jewelry shops, timber trading, retail outlets, juice bars, and modern malls—reflecting high consumer demand and reinvestment of remittance funds.

Agriculture: While 70% of households depend on agriculture (coconut, banana, rice, spices), many earnings now come through overseas work or small business.

There is no blue economy, as Vengara is inland.

Economic Strata

A large majority fall into the middle-income bracket, supported by steady remittances and local trade. A smaller cohort of higher-income residents includes successful traders and Gulf‐emigrant families. A limited number—particularly among smallholder cultivators or daily‐wage laborers—reside below the poverty line, although literacy and welfare interventions have helped reduce severe deprivation throughout the constituency.

Recent Development Highlights

Infrastructure: Vengara town features smooth tarred roads, bridges over rivers, modern commercial complexes, internet cafes, and gold showrooms, rivaling larger towns nearby, a development largely fueled by remittance capital and civic investment.

Civic uplift: Under the leadership of P.K. Kunhalikutty (IUML)—a five-term MLA and former Industries Minister—the constituency has benefited from improved water supply, road connectivity, and investment in urban sanitation infrastructure.

Electoral readiness: The expansion to over 180 polling booths enhances voter access in both dense wards and fringe panchayats.

Vengara Assembly Constituency exemplifies a dynamic blend of agricultural roots, Gulf-remittance-driven prosperity, and vibrant local commerce. With a robust middle-income demographic, civic investments, and modern urban infrastructure supported by deep community engagement, Vengara continues its trajectory toward inclusive economic growth and improved quality of life in northern Kerala