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Panchayath

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives constituted to manage the administrative affairs of Panchayat Raj institutions. As far as a Gram Panchayat is concerned, it is the primary committee that executes the decisions of the Gram Sabha and carries out day-to-day 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: Performs duties in the absence of the President.Ward Members: Elected representatives chosen from each ward within the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Formed to facilitate the decisions of the Panchayat, dealing with matters such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
Dinsha K
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Dinsha K

President (Ward: 17-Chellattupoyil)

Shahabath Juna
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Shahabath Juna

Vice President (Ward: 4- Mandarathur)

Bijithlal Thekkedath
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Bijithlal Thekkedath

Chairperson, Development Standing Committee (Ward: 8-Kurunthodi West)

Ahammed Swalih V P
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Ahammed Swalih V P

Chairperson, Welfare Standing Committee (Ward: 11-Mankara)

Nafeesa C V
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Nafeesa C V

Chairperson, Health Education Standing Committee (Ward: 18- Meenathkara)

Ansar K
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Ansar K

Secretary, Maniyur Grama Panchayath

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At a glance

Place: Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District, KeralaWards: 21Legislative Assembly Constituency: KuttiyadiParliamentary Constituency: VadakaraVillages: Maniyoor, PalayadTotal Population (2011 Census): 40,421Area: 31.03 sq. kmAdministrative DetailsDistrict: KozhikodeTaluk: VadakaraVillages: Maniyoor, PalayadArea: 31.03 sq. kmLok Sabha Constituency: VadakaraLegislative Assembly Constituency: KuttiyadiPopulation: 40,421BoundariesNorth: Villappally and Thiruvallur Grama PanchayatsEast: Thiruvallur Grama Panchayat and Kuttiyadi RiverSouth: Kuttiyadi RiverWest: Kuttiyadi River and Vadakara MunicipalityMinor Watersheds: 6Geographical FeaturesThree sides of Maniyoor Grama Panchayat are surrounded by water.The regions of Edathumkara, Cherandathoor, Mankara, Maniyoor, Kunnathkara, Meenathukara, Palayad, and Pariyarakkara lie along the banks of the Kuttiyadi River.The Chovva River, Cherandathoor Chira, Poovampuzha, and several ponds, wells, and natural springs form the major water resources of the...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Maniyur, situated at the southernmost end of Kadathanad in Kurumbranad Taluk, was under the control of Kuttippuram Kovilakam. The present-day Maniyur Panchayat consists of the four amshams of Maniyur, Mandhirathur, Karuvancheri, and Palayad in Kurumbranad Taluk, which had 104 amshams. Maniyur is also mentioned in the various legendary stories of Kadathanad. The panchayat also witnessed many activities during the period of the freedom struggle.  The panchayat governing body was first established in 1954. The unified Maniyur Panchayat, comprising the present-day areas, came into existence in 1962. The panchayat has also made significant progress in the field of cultural and organizational activities. The second-largest library in Vadakara Taluk in terms of its collection of books is located in Maniyur....

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