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)
Ruksini Saith
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Ruksini Saith

President

V D Manikandan
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V D Manikandan

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Kadeeja Yousaf
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Kadeeja Yousaf

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Hamsa Master K
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Hamsa Master K

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Fousiya C
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Fousiya C

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Devika P
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Devika P

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At a glance

Thachanattukara Grama Panchayat is a border region situated in the western part of Palakkad district, along the boundary between Palakkad and Malappuram district. The panchayat is surrounded by the neighboring grama panchayats of Karimpuzha, Aliparamba, Kottoppadam, Vellinezhi, and Thazhekkode.General InformationDistrict: Palakkad districtTaluk: MannarkkadBlock Panchayat: MannarkkadLok Sabha Constituency: PalakkadLegislative Assembly Constituency: OttapalamVillages: Thachanattukara I and Thachanattukara IIArea: 35.04 sq. kmNumber of Wards: 18BoundariesNorth: Thazhekkode and Kottoppadam Grama PanchayatsSouth: Aliparamba Grama PanchayatEast: Kottoppadam and Karimpuzha Grama PanchayatsWest: Thazhekkode and Aliparamba Grama PanchayatsPopulation (2011 Census)Total Population: 26,669Males: 13,092Females: 13,577Scheduled Caste PopulationTotal Scheduled Caste Population: 10,013Males: 4,912Females: 5,101

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History of Grama Panchayat

Thachanattukara and Chethallur are regions with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Connected to the reigns of Cheraman Perumal and the Zamorin rulers, this area evolved as a meeting point of Aryan, Dravidian, and Islamic cultures. Early communities such as the Nair, Thiyya, Cherumar, and Mannan, along with later settlers including Brahmins, Vaishyas, and Muslims, played important roles in shaping the social and cultural identity of the region. Ancient Shiva, Vishnu, Ayyappa, and Bhagavathi temples, along with historic mosques, stand as symbols of the area’s religious harmony. Legends associated with Naranathu Bhranthan and landmarks such as Bhranthan Kunnu are notable elements of the region’s heritage. Archaeological remains like megalithic burial sites, memorial stones, and ancient iron-mining...

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May 23, 2026

Thachanattukara Grama Panchayat Warning Notice

Thachanattukara Grama Panchayat – Warning NoticeNotice under Section 238 of the Kerala Panchayat Raj ActTrees standing in dangerous conditions on private properties may fall during heavy rains and cause danger to the life and property of people. Therefore, the owners of such trees are hereby...

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