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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