Koyilandy Municipality

Koyilandy Municipality (also spelled Quilandy Municipality) is an urban local government body in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. It administers the town of Koyilandy and its surrounding wards, functioning under the constitutional framework for municipalities established by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 and the Kerala Municipality Act of 1994. The municipality is part of Kerala's Local Self Government system and is supported by the Information Kerala Mission for its digital services. The municipality provides a range of civic services and certificates to citizens, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, building permissions, property tax collection, trade licensing, and civil registration. Many of these services are accessible through the K-Smart platform, a digital governance initiative. The municipality also operates initiatives such as street vending markets, shopping complexes, and community programs like Kudumbasree and Harithakarma Sena. Koyilandy Municipality covers an area of 25.09 square kilometers and comprises 44 wards. It is bordered by Mudadi Panchayat to the north, Akalapuzha to the east, Chengotukavu Panchayat to the south, and the Arabian Sea to the west. The municipal council is led by a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson, with a Secretary as the administrative head. As of the latest available information, the Chairperson is UK Chandran, the Vice Chairperson is C T Bindu, and the Secretary is Pratheep S KAS. The municipality engages in various development and welfare activities, including census preparations for 2027, awards for women's safety committees, and cultural programs. It operates through a committee system and publishes updates on its official website, which is maintained by the Information Kerala Mission.

Koyilandy Municipality is an urban local body in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. Its formation and governance are rooted in the constitutional and legislative framework for municipalities in India. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 added Part IX-A to the Constitution of India, providing constitutional status to urban local governments. Subsequently, the Kerala Municipality Act of 1994 was enacted to govern the pattern, functions, and services of municipalities in Kerala, ensuring greater public participation in planned development. The municipality administers the town of Koyilandy, which is located in the Koyilandy Taluk of Kozhikode district. According to the Malayalam Wikipedia, the municipality covers an area of 25.09 square kilometers and is divided into 44 wards. Its boundaries are defined by Mudadi Panchayat to the north, Akalapuzha to the east, Chengotukavu Panchayat to the south, and the Arabian Sea to the west. Over the years, Koyilandy Municipality has embraced digital governance. The official website, maintained by the Information Kerala Mission, provides information on services, projects, and committee minutes. Citizens can access various services through the K-Smart platform, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, building permissions, property tax, and trade licenses. The municipality also engages in community initiatives such as Kudumbasree and Harithakarma Sena. Recent activities include preparations for the 2027 census, the inauguration of a street vending market, and receiving an award for the best vigilance committee for women for 2023-24. The municipal council is currently led by Chairperson UK Chandran, Vice Chairperson C T Bindu, and Secretary Pratheep S KAS.

• 74th Constitutional Amendment Act passed, giving constitutional status to urban local governments in India

• Kerala Municipality Act enacted to govern municipalities in Kerala

• Koyilandy Municipality wins award for best vigilance committee for women for 2023-24

Urban local government body providing civic administration and services to Koyilandy town under Kerala's decentralized governance framework.

• Birth Certificate

  Issued to citizens for birth registration.

• Death Certificate

  Issued to citizens for death registration.

• Marriage Certificate

  Issued to citizens for marriage registration.

• Building Certificate

  Issued for building permissions and certifications.

• Property Tax

  Collection of property tax from residents.

• Trade License

  Issued to businesses for trade operations.

1. 1Quilandy Municipality Official Websitequilandymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in
2. 2Koyilandy Municipality - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3കൊയിലാണ്ടി നഗരസഭ - Malayalam Wikipediaml.wikipedia.org
4. 4| Quilandy Municipalityquilandymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in
5. 5| Quilandy Municipalityquilandymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in
6. 6| Quilandy Municipalityquilandymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in