PANCHAYAT

Panchayat Institutional StructureA Panchayat is a body of elected representatives responsible for administering the affairs of the Panchayati Raj Institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it is the principal governing body responsible for implementing the decisions of the Grama Sabha and managing the day-to-day administration of the Panchayat.Main Components of the Panchayat1. President:The President is the head of the Panchayat. The President presides over Panchayat meetings and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat.2. Vice President:The Vice President performs the duties and exercises the responsibilities of the President in the absence of the President.3. Ward Members:Ward Members are elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat. They represent...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
JOJO ANTONY
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JOJO ANTONY

President

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Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

SAJAN SEBASTIAN
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SAJAN SEBASTIAN

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

HARSHAKUMAR
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HARSHAKUMAR

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

REMYA GOPAN
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REMYA GOPAN

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

LEENAMOL N C
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LEENAMOL N C

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

Geography and Population Profile of Kavalam Grama PanchayatKavalam Grama Panchayat is situated adjacent to Vembanad Lake, on the border of Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. A major portion of the Panchayat consists of paddy fields, numerous small and large canals, and wetlands. The Pamba River is the major river flowing through the Panchayat.Kavalam is part of the Lower Kuttanad region, with large portions of the area lying up to approximately 2 metres below sea level. The Grama Panchayat covers an area of 17.26 sq. km, of which approximately 1,290 hectares comprise paddy fields used for rice cultivation. The predominant soil type in the region is loamy soil.More than half of the geographical area of the Grama Panchayat consists of paddy fields. However, the extent of these paddy fields has declined considerably due to unscientific land-filling and reclamation.The major sources of water in the Panchayat are rivers, canals and ponds. Unauthorised filling of wetlands has significantly...

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History of Grama Panchayat

History, Cultural Heritage and Agricultural Development of Kavalam This account presents the history, cultural heritage and agricultural development of Kavalam, highlighting the traditional way of life and development story of this region, widely known as part of the “rice bowl of Kuttanad.” Surrounded by water, Kavalam once depended mainly on boats for transportation. Over time, boat services and road connectivity were introduced, transforming travel and communication in the region. Prominent families such as Chalayil and Murikkummoottil, with the cooperation of thousands of workers, played a significant role in reclaiming backwaters and transforming them into vast and productive paddy fields. The contributions of agricultural pioneers, including Murikkummoottil Thomman Joseph, popularly known as...

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