In short
Maniyur, situated at the southernmost end of Kadathanad in Kurumbranad Taluk, was under the control of Kuttippuram Kovilakam. The present-day Maniyur Panchayat comprises the four amshams of Maniyur, Mantharathur, Karuvancheri and Palayad in Kurumbranad Taluk, which had 104 amshams. Maniyur is also mentioned in the various legendary tales of Kadathanad. The panchayat also witnessed many activities during the freedom struggle period.
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 witnessed significant progress in the field of cultural and organisational activities. The second-largest library in Vadakara Taluk in terms of book collection is located in Maniyur.
Maniyur Panchayat is situated in the block panchayat divisions of Maniyur, Vellookkara, Kurunthodi, Palayad and Thodannur, and in the district panchayat divisions of Maniyur and Payyoli Angadi.
