On the formation of Kerala State on 01-11-1956, Kozhikode City was formed part of the
Erstwhile Malabar District of Madras State.
Consequent to the formation of the state, Malabar District was divided into three
Districts viz Kozhikode, Palakkad and Kannur. In 1969 certain parts of Kozhikode
District was bifurcated to the newly created Malappuram District..