Dr. K.G. Adiyodi, renowned Congress leader, was born at Perampra on January 2, 1927, as the son of Shri. Chandu Kidavu.

A doctor turned political leader, Shri. Adiyodi has secured an LIM from Madras and has been running a hospital at Perampra, since 1951.

Dr. Adiyodi became elected to the 4th KLA in 1970, from Perampra constituency, and also to the 5th KLA in 1977 from the Kalpetta constituency.

Shri. Adiyodi served as the Minister for Food and Forests from 25.9.1971 to 15.5.1972, Minister for Finance from 16.5.1972 to 25.12.1975, and Minister for Forests and Irrigation from 26.12.1975 to 24.3.1977 in the Ministry during that period, headed by Shri. C. Achutha Menon.

An active worker of INC, Dr. Adiyodi had been a member of All India Congress Committee and had also served as Chairman of Public Service Commission.

Smt. Madhavi Kutty Amma is his wife and they have three sons and two daughters.

Dr. Adiyodi expired on 22.10.1987.

The Assembly paid its homage to him on 2.11.1987.