Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for managing the administrative affairs of Panchayat Raj Institutions. For a Grama Panchayat, it is the primary committee that implements the decisions of the Grama Sabha and handles day-to-day administration.The key components of a Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. They preside over meetings and oversee the overall activities of the Panchayat.Vice President: Discharges the duties and responsibilities in the absence of the President.Ward Members: Elected representatives from each individual ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: These are sub-committees formed to streamline decision-making in specific areas such as Finance, Development, Welfare, Health, and Education.

Gracykutty Abraham

President

Sabinlal Babu

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Jancy Tojo

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Josemon Jacob

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Sheeja Babu

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Rekha B nair

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

✭ Address: Marangattupilly Grama Panchayat, Marangattupilly P.O, Kottayam, Kerala - 686635
✭ Wards: 19
✭ Area: 37.58 sq. km
✭ Population: 15060
✭ Villages: Elackad, Kurichithanam, Monippally
✭ Block Panchayat: Uzhavoor
✭ Assembly Constituency: Kaduthuruthy
✭ Lok Sabha Constituency: Kottayam

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History of Grama Panchayat

Marangattupilly village panchayat (formerly Elakkad panchayat), in Meenachil taluk of Kottayam district, is a scenic hilly agricultural area that is part of the North Kozhikode–Travancore historical heritage and has a history of participation in the independence movement. Established on August 15, 1953, this region is rich in rubber and paddy cultivation and hosts a variety of places of worship. It is the birthplace of former President K. R. Narayanan; notable educational and vocational institutions here include K. R. Narayanan Government L.P. School and Labour India.

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