Panchayats & Boundaries
Adoor constituency includes a mix of semi-urban and rural areas spread across the
following local self-governing bodies:
Adoor Municipality
Ezhamkulam
Peringanad
Kadampanad
Enadimangalam
Erathu
Pandanad (part)
It shares borders with Kunnathur (Kollam district) and Konni constituency, lying
strategically along the MC Road, which links it with Thiruvananthapuram and
Kottayam.
Geographic & Demographic Peculiarities
The constituency’s terrain is largely midland — with fertile laterite soil, rubber
plantations, and rolling hills. Adoor enjoys a moderate climate and good rainfall,
making it ideal for plantation crops. It is home to the famous Sree Parthasarathy
Temple, and its festivals and classical art traditions, especially Kathakali and
Carnatic music, underscore its cultural depth.
The demography consists primarily of Hindus and Christians, with a high
representation of Ezhava, Nair, and Syrian Christian communities. SC
communities are concentrated in wards like Kadampanad and Ezhamkulam.
Literacy rates are above 96%, and most families value education, leading to a large
number of teachers and professionals.
Income & Livelihood Sources
Rubber and Small-Scale Farming: Rubber, banana, and vegetables
dominate, though prices have fluctuated in recent years.
NRI Remittances: Significant, particularly from Gulf countries. Many
families rely on migrant income to sustain a middle-class lifestyle.
Education & Government Employment: Adoor has a strong presence of
government schools, aided colleges, and public sector employees.
Retail and Service Sector: Adoor town is a commercial centre with active
trade in textiles, hardware, groceries, and gold.
Daily Wage Work & MGNREGS: Important in low-income and
agricultural pockets.
Economic Strata
The population is predominantly middle-class, with substantial upward mobility
driven by education and migration. However, BPL families exist in remote wards
and SC/ST colonies, where dependency on government welfare schemes is higher.
Recent Development Efforts
Road widening and town planning projects in Adoor town under the
Rebuild Kerala Initiative
Irrigation and drinking water projects, benefiting panchayats like
Enadimangalam and Ezhamkulam
Rubber Price Stabilisation Measures and subsidies to support small
farmers
Healthcare facility upgrades, including PHC modernisation and digital
health records
weone platform rollout: Enabling residents to access pension schemes,
student aid, farmer subsidies, and welfare entitlements in real time
Conclusion
Adoor Assembly Constituency blends Kerala’s intellectual tradition, agrarian
roots, and diaspora-driven development. With its deep cultural heritage and
progressive outlook, Adoor is poised for further transformation, especially as
digital platforms like weone enhance governance access and civic participation.
This is a constituency where heritage and modernity walk hand in hand,
creating an empowered and informed citizenry.
