Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for managing the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the context of a Grama Panchayat, it is the primary committee that executes the decisions of the Grama Sabha and handles day-to-day administration.

Sobha Satheesan

President

Advt Aby Shinu

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Lailaja R

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Sunikumar S

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Divya Umesh

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Name

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

henmala Panchayat is a hilly village nestled in the lap of the Western Ghats (Sahyadri), rich with hills, mountain ranges, rivers, and streams. In terms of size, Thenmala is the third largest panchayat in the Kollam district. It is bordered by Piravanthoor and Aryankavu panchayats to the north, Aryankavu panchayat to the east, Kulathupuzha and Yeroor panchayats to the south, and Punalur Municipality and Piravanthoor panchayat to the west. The Kallada River flows along the southern border of the panchayat, the Ambanar Stream runs roughly along the northern border, and the Kuravanpalam-Inchappally rivers flow through the central region. These rivers have numerous tributaries and streams. The Parappar Dam (the main dam of the Kallada Project, which is the largest irrigation project in Kerala) and the Ottakkal Weir are also located in this panchayat. The right bank irrigation canal of the Kallada Project passes through this panchayat. Thenmala is also home to the Kallada Hydroelectric...

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History of Grama Panchayat

History Socio-Cultural History Local elders believe that human settlement in Thenmala Panchayat began more than 200 years ago. In the early days, around twenty Ezhava families migrated and settled around the Edamon region. Later, this area came into the possession of Tamil migrants. Compared to neighboring areas, this region was more expansive and highly suitable for agriculture. Surrounded by mountains, this plain came to be known as "Edamon", which translates to "the land in between" (Idaykkulla Mannu).

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