Panchayat

PanchayatA 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 duties 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. Each committee has a chairman.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
SAJI O A
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SAJI O A

President

THOMAS PUTHUSSERIL
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THOMAS PUTHUSSERIL

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

TIJI SAJI
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TIJI SAJI

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

SANIL JOSEPH
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SANIL JOSEPH

Chairperson,Standing Committee for Welfare

FASEENA SUDHIR
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FASEENA SUDHIR

Chairperson,Standing Committee for Health and Education

NISSY JOHN C Y
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NISSY JOHN C Y

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIEDGeneral InformationGeneral DescriptionParticularsDetailsName of the Grama PanchayatAthirampuzha Grama PanchayatFormation1 January 1953Block PanchayatEttumanoorTalukKottayamDistrictKottayamLegislative Assembly ConstituencyEttumanoorLok Sabha ConstituencyKottayamTotal Wards24Area20.01 Sq. Km.Total Population (2011 Census)39,754Males19,834Females19,920Boundaries of the PanchayatEastEttumanoor Municipality & MC RoadNorthKanakari Grama PanchayatWestNeendur & Arpookkara Grama PanchayatsSouthKottayam MunicipalityVillages, Blocks and Taluks IncludedVillages : Athirampuzha Village in its entirety and parts of Perumpayikadu, Onamthuruth and Kanakari Villages.Block Panchayat : EttumanoorTaluk : Kottayam© 2026 Athirampuzha Grama Panchayat | ISO 9001:2015 Certified

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History of Grama Panchayat

Athirampuzha is a historically significant region with a rich social, cultural, and commercial heritage. It is believed that the name “Athirampuzha” originated from the phrase meaning “the river that formed a boundary.” In ancient times, Athirampuzha was an important trade center in Central Travancore and was well known for the trade of spices such as pepper, dry ginger, and cardamom. The famous Athirampuzha market became a major commercial hub due to its excellent water and road transport facilities. Landmarks such as St. Mary's Forane Church Athirampuzha, the Mannanam Ashram, and Vedagiri Dharma Sastha Temple reflect the region’s strong cultural and spiritual traditions. The Juma Masjid stands as a symbol of communal harmony and unity. Athirampuzha has also made notable contributions in the fields of...

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