Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives chosen to manage the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it serves as the primary executive body responsible for implementing the decisions of the Grama Sabha and managing day-to-day administration.The key components of a Panchayat include:President: The head of the Panchayat. The President chairs the meetings and oversees the overall functioning and activities of the Panchayat.Vice President: Discharges the duties and responsibilities of the President in their absence.Ward Members: Elected representatives chosen from each individual ward within the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Sub-committees formed to streamline and expedite decision-making across crucial sectors...

Nazeer Choornikkara

President

Sheela Jose

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Sivanandhan

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Fousiya Kabeer

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Abdul Nasar

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Nisha K L

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

Location: Aluva Taluk, Ernakulam DistrictWards: 21Assembly Constituency: AluvaParliamentary (Lok Sabha) Constituency: ChalakudyVillages: Choornikkara, Kadungalloor EastTotal Population (2011): 35,446Area: 11.07 sq. km

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History of Grama Panchayat

History & Formation First Popular Committee (1953): Following the Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly Ordinance of 1953, the first democratically elected popular governing body came to power in Choornikkara Grama Panchayat. Unified Era of Edathala and Choornikkara: In the early days, the entire territories of modern-day Edathala and Choornikkara Panchayats were under the unified jurisdiction of Choornikkara Panchayat. The First Office: Although the local body was named Choornikkara, its administrative headquarters (office) was originally located in Edathala during the initial period. Bifurcation of the Panchayat (1969): On September 27, 1969, the Edathala region was officially separated from Choornikkara to form the independent Edathala Panchayat as we know it today.

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