Geography & Demographics
Located on Kerala’s west coast, Nattika borders the Arabian Sea and is graced by Nattika Beach,
while Conolly Canal defines its eastern edge. The primary village (Nattika) had around 19,406
residents in 2011, with a high literacy rate of ~96% and a significant SC population (~1,043).
Economy & Social Profile
Traditionally reliant on fishing, Nattika has evolved into a remittancedriven economy, with many
working in the Gulf region. Tourism around its beach (especially the annual “Oruma” festival) and
Ayurveda resorts adds seasonal income. NRI remittances, small-scale commerce, and agriculture
(paddy, toddy, coconut) sustain most households. The majority fall into the middle-income bracket,
with a modest fat of BPL families and limited highincome class.
Political Milieu
In 2021, C. C. Mukundan of the CPI secured the MLA seat with 47.5% vote share, defeating Cong’s
Sunil Lalur by nearly 28,431 votes. The CPI has historically dominated here, especially in the SC-
reserved context.
Recent Development Activity
 The Nattika Government Fisheries Vocational Higher Secondary School sports a newly
renovated athletic ground with a synthetic track used for state-level events—a Reddit user
with firsthand experience praised it as a modern upgrade.
 At Sree Narayana College, Nattika, infrastructure expansion continues with new labs and
supportive facilities to cater to growing enrollment.
 Festivals like Oruma at Nattika Beach continue to draw thousands each winter, boosting
local hospitality and small trade.

Nattika Assembly Constituency merges coastal serenity with socio-economic resilience: middle-
income families, ocean-centric livelihoods, and NRI-driven prosperity form the backbone of a
community anchored in education and ecology. With high literacy (>95%), robust civic participation,

upgraded public facilities, and burgeoning eco-tourism, Nattika exemplifies a constituency in
transition—honoring tradition while pushing sustainable progress.