At the Koduvayur level, governance involves close interaction with the local community to identify and address development issues.

Health initiatives include immunization drives, maternal care programs, and campaigns aimed at preventing vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.

[5] In recent years, Koduvayur Gram Panchayat has focused on infrastructure development, with projects aimed at improving roads, drainage systems, and sanitation facilities.

Clean drinking water supply and waste management are key areas of concern, and the panchayat has worked with state and central government agencies to secure funds and implement projects to address these issues.

The panchayat has also taken steps to promote renewable energy, encouraging the installation of solar power systems in public institutions and residences.

It works in collaboration with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and state agencies to implement initiatives aimed at skill development, entrepreneurship, and social equality.

Koduvayur was one of the 18 asmams that composed the Cheranad division of the colonial era Ernad Taluk, directly ruled by the Zamorin of Calicut.

[6][4] Koduvayur is located roughly 10 km south of Palakkad, which is known for its proximity to the Western Ghats and lush paddy fields, along SH 27.

The area experiences a tropical monsoon climate, with distinct wet and dry seasons that influence the agricultural cycle.