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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body 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 committee 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 their absence. Ward Members Elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat. Standing Committees These are sub-committees formed to facilitate decision-making in areas such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education

Ambika Kumari J

President

K G Ajith

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Shylajakumari

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

R Manikandan

Chairperson,Standing Committee for Welfare

Sheeja

Chairperson,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Rathikumary L

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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West Kallada Grama PanchayatGeneral InformationFieldDetailsGrama Panchayat NameWest Kallada Grama PanchayatRevenue VillageWest Kallada, SasthamcottaTalukKunnathurBlock PanchayatSasthamcottaBlock Panchayat Divisions (2)Venga, KadapuzhaDistrict PanchayatKollamDistrict Panchayat DivisionsThodiyoor, KunnathurAssembly ConstituencyKunnathur (SC)Parliamentary ConstituencyMavelikara (SC)Area13.36 sq. kmPopulation - Male18,176 *Population - Female9,483 *Total Population8,683 *Wards15

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History of Grama Panchayat

Originating from the Kulathupuzha hills, the Kallada River flows through Punalur, Pathanapuram, and Kunnathur before touching Kallada and joining the Ashtamudi Lake. The Kallada River is 120 km long. This area is nestled among rocky hills. It is believed that the name Kallida (meaning "a space between stones") originated because the place lies surrounded by rocky terrains such as Koduvila, Kaithakkotu, Pavitreswaram, Uparikunnu, Kottamukal, and Kanatharkunnam. Over time, Kallida evolved into Kallada. It is said that this river, which was initially called the Kulathupuzha River, used to overflow its banks extensively, and that the Sasthamcotta Lake was once connected to it. During those times, a ferry service operated all the way from Perumon to Kanatharkunnam. The place called Kadakkappalkuzhi...

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