State Government
Panchayat
A Panchayat is an assembly of elected public representatives established to manage the administrative affairs of Panchayat Raj institutions. In relation to a Gram Panchayat, it is the main committee that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and conducts daily administration. The main components of a Panchayat are: President: The head of the Panchayat. Presides over meetings and oversees the overall functioning of the Panchayat. Vice President: Takes on responsibilities in the absence of the President. Ward Members: Public representatives elected from each ward of the Panchayat. Standing Committees: Formed for matters such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education to facilitate the decisions of the Panchayat.
PAULY PULICKAN
President
HAIMAVATHI SIVAN
Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance
M S BIJU
Chairman, Standing Committee for development
SHIJI VIKAS
Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare
SAJI A D
Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education
ARCHA A NAIR
Secretary, Grama Panchayat
About Us
At a glance
Melur Grama Panchayat is situated in Chalakkudy Block of Chalakkudy Taluk in Thrissur district. The Panchayat spreads across the villages of Muringoor and Vadakkummuri, covering an area of 23.06 square kilometers.Melur Panchayat consists of 19 wards. It is bounded by the Chalakudy River on the north, Pariyaram Panchayat on the east, Koratty Panchayat on the south, and Kadukutty Panchayat on the west. The Chalakudy River flows along the eastern, northern, and western boundaries of Melur village.The fort built by the King of Kochi to resist the invasion of Tipu Sultan, along with ancient temples, hills, and ponds, enriches the rural beauty of the region. The Kalady Shiva Temple, which once possessed vast land holdings, was associated with the Paduthol Mana of Kalady and the Plangatt Paduthol Mana.Melur Panchayat lies at an elevation of 250 feet above sea level. Kunnappilly, Devarajagiri, Adichily, Alakkappilly, and Pushpagiri are the major hilly regions within the Panchayat. Although...