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PANCHAYAT

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected people's representatives formed to carry out the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. As far as a Grama Panchayat is concerned, it is the primary committee responsible for implementing the decisions of the Grama Sabha and conducting daily 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: People's representatives elected from each ward within the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Formed to facilitate Panchayat decision-making for matters such as finance, development, welfare, and health and education.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
G ABDUL AKBAR
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G ABDUL AKBAR

PRESIDENT

DIVYA M
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DIVYA M

VICE PRESIDENT

SAVAD IBRAHIM
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SAVAD IBRAHIM

DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

GIPSA JOBIN
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GIPSA JOBIN

WELFARE STANDING COMMITTE CHAIRPERSON

ABDUL HARIF P V
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ABDUL HARIF P V

HEALTH AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR PERSON

JITHIN K
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JITHIN K

SECRETORY

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At a glance

Location : Kozhikode Taluk, Kozhikode District, Kerala.Wards : 18 ,  Legislative Assembly Constituency : Thiruvambady , Lok Sabha Constituency : WayanadVillages : Kumaranellur, Kakkad, KodiyathurTotal Population (2011) : 35,536Area : 28.54 sq. km.

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Swaraj Trophy : An annual award presented to the best-performing local self-government bodies (such as Grama Panchayats) in Kerala.
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HISTORY

The elders (Karanavans) of the thirteen Namboothiri families who ruled Karassery used to discuss administrative affairs at this location. One assumption is that "Karya-Katcheri" (administrative court/meeting place), where affairs (karyangal) were discussed, later became Karassery. Another assumption is that the place came to be called Karassery from "Kari-Cheri," in connection with Kari (plough)—the weapon of Balarama, who is the principal deity of Adithrikkovil Temple (Aditharakkal), one of the major temples in this region.

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