Administrative History
Madavoor Grama Panchayat is situated in Koduvally Block, Kozhikode Taluk, Kozhikode district. The panchayat came into existence on January 1, 1962. Spanning an area of 19.24 square kilometers, its boundaries are Koduvally, Kunnamangalam, and Kizhakkoth panchayats on the east; Chelannur and Kuruvattoor panchayats on the west; Kakkoor, Narikkuni, Chelannur, and Kizhakkoth panchayats on the north; and Kuruvattoor and Kunnamangalam panchayats on the south.
Geographically falling under the Malanad (hilly) region, the major crops cultivated in Madavoor panchayat include coconut, areca nut, cashew, black pepper, tapioca, banana, and rubber. The Korapuzha is the main river flowing through the panchayat. The Arambram Botanical Garden is a major tourist attraction here.
Within the grama panchayat limits, there are several motorable roads maintained by the Public Works Department (PWD) and the panchayat. The Padanilam-Nanminda road is a major route in the panchayat. The panchayat's road transport is primarily centralized and coordinated at the Narikkuni bus stand. The bridges here stand as symbols of the panchayat's progress in the transport sector, with the Paimbalassery Bridge being the most prominent.
Enriching the cultural sphere of the people, there are several places of worship, including temples and mosques, scattered across the panchayat. Arambram Juma Masjid, Kavilkotta Sree Bhagavathi Temple, Ayyarvattam Sree Maha Sudarshana Temple, Madavoor Sankaran Kunnath Shiva Temple, and Paimbalassery Sree Maha Vishnu Temple are the main places of worship. Irrespective of caste, everyone participates in the festivals and mosque feasts associated with these centers. Religious scholar C.M. Aboobacker is a prominent figure from this panchayat.
The panchayat has actively functioning healthcare centers. The Primary Health Centre in Muttanchery, the Madavoor Government Ayurveda Dispensary in Eravannur, and the Agro Clinic in Adukkammala provide medical facilities. Under the Animal Husbandry Department, veterinary dispensaries operate in Paimbalassery and Madavoor.
For formal educational development, several schools operate in the panchayat, including Chakkalakkal Higher Secondary School, Government U.P. School Arambram, and Government L.P. School Paimbalassery. Baithul Izza Arts and Science College operates in the private sector in Madavoor. Madavoor C.M. Makham Yatheem Khana (Orphanage) is an institution working for social welfare within the panchayat.
Encouraging informal education, reading rooms and libraries function in various parts of the panchayat. Sarathi Grandhalayam is the only main library here. The Panchayat Reading Room, Republic Reading Room, Cherukad Memorial Reading Room, and C.P. Sreedharan Memorial Reading Room are the major reading rooms, primarily located in Muttanchery and Pullaloor.
The Electricity Board Office, Village Office, and Post Office operate in Madavoor. Krishi Bhavan (Agriculture) offices are located in Muttanchery and Madavoor.