Panchayat

A Panchayat is a body of elected representatives of the people to administer the affairs of the Panchayat Raj institutions. In the case of a Gram Panchayat, it is the main body that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and carries out the day-to-day administration.The main components of a Panchayat are:President: He is the head of the Panchayat. He presides over the meetings and supervises the overall activities of the Panchayat.Vice President: He assumes the responsibilities in the absence of the President.Ward Members: Representatives elected from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: These are sub-committees formed to facilitate decision-making, such as finance, development, welfare, health, education, etc.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
RENUKA KRISHNAN
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RENUKA KRISHNAN

President

A CHENTHAMARA
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A CHENTHAMARA

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

SUDHA KANNANKUTTY
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SUDHA KANNANKUTTY

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

ARUNDEV P
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ARUNDEV P

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

SUGUNA R
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SUGUNA R

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

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Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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About Us

At a glance

Elavancherry Grama Panchayat, located in Nenmara block of Chittoor taluk of Palakkad district, was formed in 1963 with an area of ​​32.18 sq km.This panchayat, which falls in the Malanad region according to its geography, is currently divided into 15 wards.The main crops here are paddy, ginger, groundnut, rubber, coconut, etc. The main water sources are the Ikshu Nadi, Gayatripuzha, Pothundi-Chuliyar canals and ponds.Although there are no large industries, several small industries and dairy cooperatives focused on the coir and dairy sectors are actively operating here.Several places of worship, including the Perungottakavu Bhagavathy temple, and traditional art forms such as Pallukali and Kanyarkali, are part of the religious harmony culture here.There are about nine schools including Karingulam Thunchan College and Vattekkad Government UPS, and cultural centers including the EMS Library.Public service institutions like Valluvakundu Primary Health Center, various dispensaries, banks,...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Situated at the foothills of the Nelliampathy mountain ranges, Elavancherry Grama Panchayat in Palakkad district is a prominent agricultural village enriched with a legacy of art, culture, and historic social struggles. • Believed to have derived its name from terms like 'Ilayavanchery' or 'Ilavumarathinchery', this fertile region is nourished by the Gayatri (Uriyari) and Ikshumati rivers. • The region has a powerful history of fighting social inequalities, marked by the historic Peringottukavu temple entry movement led by Kandath Sudhevan and the notable wages struggle by agricultural laborers. • While early educational institutions and the Bhanumathi Dramatic Club drove the area's cultural and academic progress, traditional art forms and festivals like Koothanda Vela, Kanyarkali, and Pallukali remain...

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