Abdurahiman Nagar Grama Panchayat

Institutional History

Institutional History

• Abdurahiman Nagar (A.R. Nagar) is an important grama panchayat belonging to Vengara block in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district. Situated on the banks of the Kadalundi River, the historical background of this region is as follows:

• Former Name (Koduvalayur): In the early days, this region was known by the name 'Koduvalayur'. Surrounded by the Kadalundi River and various paddy fields, this area used to give the impression of an island during the monsoon seasons.

• Behind the Name: The region was named Abdurahiman Nagar in memory of the freedom fighter and national leader Mohammed Abdur Rahiman Sahib. Since the Congress movement had a strong footing here, Abdurahiman Sahib and his colleagues actively worked during the freedom struggle period. The initiatives to rename the panchayat were carried out under the leadership of prominent Congress leader V. Ahmad Azad. In 1962, the official notification changing the panchayat's name to Abdurahiman Nagar was released. Later in 1969, the government officially changed the name of Koduvalayur village to Abdurahiman Nagar as well.

• Panchayat Formation: The first election to this panchayat was held on December 4, 1963. V.A. Azad Sahib, a freedom fighter and disciple of Abdurahiman Sahib, was the first president of this panchayat. He served as president consecutively for 17 years after being elected unopposed.

• Geographical Features: This region is located approximately 9 kilometers away from the Kozhikode Airport and the University of Calicut. National Highway 66 passes through it.