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Panchayat

Kelakam Panchayat is a body of elected representatives constituted to carry out the administrative governance of Panchayati Raj institutions. For a Grama Panchayat, it serves as the apex executive body responsible for implementing the decisions of the Grama Sabha and managing day-to-day administration.Key Components of the PanchayatPresident: The executive head of the Panchayat, who presides over meetings and oversees its overall administration and functioning.Vice President: Discharges the duties and responsibilities of the President in their absence.Ward Members: Elected representatives representing each ward within the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Constituted to streamline and facilitate the Panchayat's decision-making process across various functional areas, including...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
LISSY JOSEPH
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LISSY JOSEPH

President

BIJU CHACKO PORUMATHARA
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BIJU CHACKO PORUMATHARA

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

SUNITHA RAJU VATHIATT
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SUNITHA RAJU VATHIATT

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

ABDUL SALAM PUTHUPPARAMBIL
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ABDUL SALAM PUTHUPPARAMBIL

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

SHIJI SURENDRAN
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SHIJI SURENDRAN

CHAIRMAN HEALTH AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE

MAYA M S
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MAYA M S

SECRETARY KELAKAM G P

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Location: Kelakam, Iritty Taluk, Kannur DistrictNumber of Wards: 14Legislative Assembly Constituency: PeravoorLok Sabha Constituency: KannurVillages: Kelakam, KanicharTotal Area: 77.92 sq. kmTotal Population (2011): 16,211

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History of Grama Panchayat

The history of Kelakam village is deeply intertwined with the neighboring panchayats of Kottiyoor and Kanichar. Archaeological relics, including ancient iron bridges, culverts, and caves, indicate human habitation here centuries ago, dating back to the military campaigns of Tipu Sultan. Following these campaigns, the depopulated region reverted to dense forest before coming under the rule of the Kottayam (Malabar Kottayam) dynasty. The royal house entrusted the administration of this land to the Manathana Nair ancestral family on behalf of the Kottiyoor Thricherumanu Devaswom. Around 1802, during his revolt against the British forces, Pazhassi Raja encamped in these regions alongside his Kurichya warriors. After being driven out, he retreated to Wayanad via the Palchuram mountain pass and was subsequently...

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May 13, 2026

PALUKACHIMALA

Palukachimala is a scenic tourist destination located in Kelakam Grama Panchayat of Kannur district. Blessed with rich natural beauty, this area is situated at an elevation ranging from approximately 300 to 1,500 feet above sea level.Key HighlightsTrekking: Offers scenic trekking trails tailored for...

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