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To create a self-respecting and self-sufficient rural society through sustainable and integrated development. To provide services to the people in a time-bound manner.

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Act and Rule

The main objective of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act is to strengthen democracy through local self-government institutions and implement local development activities with the active participation of the rural people. It makes the Gram Sabha and the Panchayat the main centers of activity, plans are made...

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Haritha Karma Sena

In the field of inorganic waste management, 30 active members of the Haritha Karma Sena are working across 16 wards in Avanur Panchayat. One Material Collection Facility (MCF) center, 15 Mini Material Collection Facility centers, and 60 bottle booths have been established. To sort the inorganic waste at the...

Haritha Karma Sena Haritha Mithram

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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a group of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Gram Panchayat, it is the main body that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages day-to-day administration. The main components of a Panchayat are: President: The head of the Panchayat. The President presides over meetings and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat. Vice President: Performs the duties of the President in the President’s absence. Ward Members: Elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat. Standing Committees: Committees formed to facilitate the decision-making process of the Panchayat in areas such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)

MINI HARIDAS

President

KRISHNAKUMAR K

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

SOBHANA P K

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

C.B.SHIBU

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

THARA BAI P.

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

SREEKALA V.G.

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

🏛️ General InformationName of the Panchayat: Avanur Grama PanchayatHeadquarters: VelappayaBlock Panchayat: PuzhakkalTaluk: ThrissurDistrict: ThrissurLegislative Assembly Constituency: WadakkancheryLok Sabha Constituency: Alathur🗺️ Villages IncludedVelappayaAvanurThangaloorChoolissery🏘️ Ward InformationTotal Wards: 16Women Reservation: 8Scheduled Caste Reservation: 1Scheduled Caste Women Reservation: 1General: 8📊 Population & Basic InformationArea: 18.25 sq. kmPopulation: 22,482Total Households: 6,187Literacy Rate: 96.5%🧭 Boundaries of the PanchayatNorth: Wadakkanchery Municipality, Velur Grama PanchayatWest: Kaiparambu Grama PanchayatSouth: Adat and Kolazhy Grama PanchayatsEast: Mulankunnathukavu Grama Panchayat👥 Elected RepresentativesLok Sabha Representative: Shri. K. Radhakrishnan, M.P.Legislative Assembly Representative: Shri. Xavier Chittilappilly, M.L.A.District Panchayat Representative: P. PrasadBlock Panchayat Representatives: N.V. Santhosh – Choolissery : Bindu...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Avanur Panchayat, the birthplace of former Chief Minister C. Achutha Menon, is a region with a rich political heritage and historical significance, having hosted the first meeting of the Prajamandalam. The historical importance of this land is reflected in Varadiyam, associated with the history of the Virata kings, the remnants of Tipu’s military expedition, and its historical connections with the Cochin royal dynasty. Several renowned places of worship, including the Velappaya Shiva Temple, Varadiyam Ayyappankavu, and St. Antony’s Church, are located here, along with the cultural festivals associated with them. Established in 1910, the Varadiyam School was the first educational institution in the Panchayat. Even before independence, a cooperative bank and a village office were functioning here....