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Act and Rule

The main objective of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act is to strengthen democracy through local self-government institutions and implement local development activities with the active participation of the rural people. It makes the Gram Sabha and the Panchayat the main centers of activity, plans are made...

Constitution Of India Kerala Panchayat Raj Act

Waste Management Systems

Waste Management Systems - Summary Waste management is an important system that ensures cleanliness and public health. Waste is segregated at source into organic, inorganic and hazardous. Organic waste is treated through composting, vermicomposting and biogas. Inorganic waste is collected and subjected to...

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Development Perspective

To create a self-respecting and self-sufficient rural society through sustainable and integrated development. To provide services to the people in a time-bound manner.

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State Government

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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of the Panchayati Raj Institution.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 and responsibilities of the President in their absence.Ward Members – Elected representatives chosen from each ward of the Block Panchayat.Standing Committees – These are sub-committees constituted to facilitate effective decision-making in specific areas such as Finance, Development, Welfare, Health, and Education, among others.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)

Adv. Afsal Nambiarath

President

Susan Joseph

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

Shaji Thoppil

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

Simi Joby

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Welfare

Sheela Xavier

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Health and Education

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Secretary, Block Panchayat

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About Us

At a glance

State: Kerala
District: Ernakulam
Area: 55.37 sq. km
Population: 101074
Females:
Males:
Population Density: 1532
Scheduled Castes: 6914
Scheduled Tribes: 25
Literacy: 93.8%
Female Literacy: 91.11%
Male Literacy: 96.6%
Panchayats - Kumbalam, Kumbalangi, Chellanam
Total Grama Panchayat Wards: 60
Block Panchayat Wards: 14
Villages: Kumbalam, Kumbalangi, Palluruthy, Chellanam
Taluks: Kochi, Kanayannur
District Panchayat Divisions: 1 - Kumbalangi, 2- Udayamperoor
Legislative Assembly Constituencies: Kochi, Tripunithura
Lok Sabha Constituencies: Ernakulam