Kunnamangalam Assembly Election Results 2026

Local Governance and Geography

Kunnamangalam is a general or unreserved legislative assembly constituency, and it consists of Chathamangalam, Kunnamangalam, Mavoor, Olavanna, Perumanna and Peruvayal Panchayats in Kozhikode Taluk. These regions combine residential areas, business activity, agricultural pockets, educational centers, and semi-urban and rural landscapes.

Institutions like the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) and the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), which raise the intellectual and economic profile of the area, are also noteworthy in Kunnamangalam.

Voter Participation and the Electorate

For the 2021 Kerala Assembly election, Kunnamangalam had 232,409 registered voters, of which about 113,505 were men, 118,902 were women, and 2 fell into a third gender group, according to the Election Commission of India's official statistical report. With 192,958 votes cast in 2021, the seat recorded a voter turnout of over 83.5%, indicating significant voter involvement in line with Kerala's long history of high civic engagement.

Political Trends and History

Kunnamangalam has a unique political history marked by both greater state-level swings between major political fronts like the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and persistent support for independent candidates and individual leadership. Adv. P. T. A. Rahim's success in winning consecutive terms since 2011 starting as an independent candidate but aligning with left-leaning support has been a prominent aspect of the constituency. Rahim's ability to unite various voter groups within the area, his strong local presence, and his grassroots contacts have all contributed significantly to his electoral appeal. Before Rahim, Kunnamangalam was represented by a variety of leaders, including independent and party-aligned candidates.

Results of the 2021 Kerala Assembly Election

Adv. P. T. A. Rahim was once again elected as Kunnamangalam's MLA in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election. The Left Democratic Front supported an independent candidate who won a significant victory with widespread backing from the Left Democratic Front. Rahim received 85,138 votes, or roughly 43.93 percent of all votes cast, according to the Election Commission's official results. Dinesh Perumanna, another independent candidate, trailed him closely with 74,862 votes, or roughly 38.62 percent. With 27,672 votes (about 14.28 percent), V. K. Sajeevan, the BJP candidate, came in third. With a margin of 10,276 votes, or around 5.3% of all valid votes cast, Rahim won the constituency.

Socioeconomic Status

Kunnamangalam is home to both rural and semi-urban residents, and the main drivers of the local economy are small-scale businesses, education, and agriculture. Higher education establishments like IIM Kozhikode and NIT Calicut additionally bring in a sizable student and professional population, which adds to a number of socioeconomic issues like public services, infrastructure, and jobs. Communities of Hindus, Muslims, and Christians make up the constituency's demographic profile, with notable representation from Ezhava (OBC), Nair (General), Muslim, and Christian minorities.

Key Issues and Development Priorities

• Infrastructure and Connectivity
• Education and Employment
• Rural and Urban Integration
• Livelihood Support

Tourism Spots

• Kashmir Kunnu View Point
• Madani Usthad Maqam
• Koyancheri Sree Bhagavathi Kavu
• Koozhakkode Vishnu Dhanwanthari Temple & Narasimha Moorthy Temple

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