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Panchayat

A Panchayat is an association of elected representatives formed to carry out the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Gram Panchayat, it is the main body responsible for implementing the decisions of the Gram Sabha and carrying out 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:These are 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)
NADEERA M K
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NADEERA M K

President

M K ANEESH
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M K ANEESH

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

BABILA SHAJIN
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BABILA SHAJIN

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

SALIM KUNNATH
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SALIM KUNNATH

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

SALEENA NOORUDHEEN
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SALEENA NOORUDHEEN

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

GIREESH M
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GIREESH M

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

Chathamangalam is a prosperous agricultural village surrounded by the Cherupuzha and Irupazhinjipuzha rivers, which are tributaries of the Chaliyar River. This region, characterized by hills, paddy fields, streams, and waterways, covers an area of 40.24 square kilometres. The Panchayat was established on 24 September 1956.The Grama Panchayat has a population of 65,150, including 28,530 males and 36,620 females. It forms part of the Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency, Kunnamangalam Legislative Assembly constituency, Kozhikode District Panchayat, and Kunnamangalam Block Panchayat. Around 6,000 Scheduled Caste people and approximately 17 Scheduled Tribe people reside in the Grama Panchayat.The Panchayati Raj system came into existence following the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Bills passed by Parliament in December 1992. Panchayati Raj is the practical implementation of the concept of Gram Swaraj envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi and his vision of achieving Purna Swaraj through Gram...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Chathamangalam Grama Panchayat – Historical, Educational and Cultural Background The major roads in Chathamangalam Grama Panchayat date back to very ancient times. The Koolimad–Kalanthode Road and the Arayankode–Chittarippilakkal Road are among the oldest. The large shade trees along the roads and the wide roads themselves are distinctive features of this Panchayat. In the past, the agricultural and social relationships in the region were based on the traditional Jenmi–Kudiyan (landlord–tenant) system. The land reforms brought significant changes, and although there was progress in the agricultural sector compared to earlier times, the lack of widespread adoption of modern farming methods prevented a substantial increase in production. It can be said that intercropping has almost completely disappeared...

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