Kozhikode District, Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce Centre, Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the days gone by. Today, lush green countryside, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular destination. Kozhikode District found a place in the World History with the discovery of Sea Route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama. Kozhikode is a historical town with a glorious past. From time immemorial, the city attracted travelers, with its charming physical features and prosperity.

The district comprises of 4 taluks viz. Kozhikode, Vatakara, Koilandy and Thamarassery which are subdivided into 118 revenue villages. The district is also divided into 12 Blocks Panchayats, 7 municipalities and 70 Grama Panchayats. The headquarters of the district namely, Kozhikode is one among the five city corporations of the state. There are 13 assembly constituencies and 2 Parliament constituencies.

Kozhikode with all its achievements in physical quality of life of people, quality of infrastructure, availability of qualified man power, natural and agricultural resources, good climate remains in the industrial front. Even though the district is one among the leading district in Kerala, as far as industrial scenario is considered it still remains industrially back ward in spite of vast unemployed educated man power and high rates of savings of large Gulf employees.

GENERAL PARTICULARS of KOZHIKIODE DISTRICT

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