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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective of elected representatives responsible for managing the administrative affairs of Panchayat Raj institutions. For a Grama Panchayat, it is the principal body responsible for implementing the decisions of the Grama Sabha and managing day-to-day administration. The key components of the Panchayat are as follows: President – ​​the head of the Panchayat.Presides over meetings and oversees the overall functioning of the Panchayat. Vice President: Assumes duties in the absence of the President. Ward Members: Elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat. Standing Committees: Committees formed to facilitate the Panchayat's decision-making process, covering areas such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
NASEEMA VAZHAYIL
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NASEEMA VAZHAYIL

PRESIDENT

SUNAND S
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SUNAND S

VICE PRESIDENT

THARA K B
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THARA K B

CHAIRPERSON, DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

ISMAIL KURUPPACHA MANNIL
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ISMAIL KURUPPACHA MANNIL

CHAIRMAN, WELFARE STANDING COMMITTEE

FATHIMA M K
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FATHIMA M K

CHAIRPERSON , HEALTH AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE

RAJEEVAN V V
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RAJEEVAN V V

SECRETARY

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History of Grama Panchayat

Name Origin: The name Changaroth is believed to be a linguistic evolution from Shankarapuram, supported by the rule of Anunasikathiprasaram from Keralapanineeyam and the historical presence of eighteen Shiva temples. Feudal Rule: The region was part of Payyormala Nadu, ruled by the independent Payyormala Nairs (Paleri, Avaniyad, Koothali). Their allegiance to the Kurumbranad and Zamorin rulers was only nominal. Pazhassi Raja: The Avaniyad Nairs provided refuge to Pazhassi Raja when he was in exile from the British. Koothali Estate: Land was primarily held by a few major landlords. Due to the extinction of heirs under the Marumakkathayam (matrilineal) system, the government took over the Koothali land in 1936 under the Attaladukka rule, forming the Koothali Estate. Peasant Struggles and Political Activism...

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