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Panchayat

Chowannur Grama Panchayat is situated in Chowannur Block of Kunnamkulam Taluk in Thrissur District, Kerala. The panchayat extends across the villages of Chowannur, Chemmanthatta, and Kanippayyur and has an area of 9.90 square kilometres. The panchayat consists of 14 wards.The boundaries of the panchayat are Porkulam Panchayat to the north, Choondal and Kandanassery Panchayats to the south, Kadangode Panchayat to the east, and Kunnamkulam Municipality to the west.The terrain of Chowannur Panchayat consists of small hills, slopes, and low-lying plains. Chowannur is primarily an agricultural village where paddy, arecanut, coconut, and other crops are cultivated abundantly.The panchayat is home to several ancient places of worship and historical monuments that evoke memories of the...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
Nitheesh A M
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Nitheesh A M

President

Sabetta Varghese
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Sabetta Varghese

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Shaheed K M
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Shaheed K M

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Shaharban P V
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Shaharban P V

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Jisha K C
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Jisha K C

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Vrinda V
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Vrinda V

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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About Us

At a glance

Location: Chovannur, Kunnamkulam Taluk, Thrissur District, Kerala

Wards: 14

Legislative Assembly Constituency: Kunnamkulam

Lok Sabha Constituency: Alathur

Villages: Chovannur, Chemmanthatta, Kanipayyur

Total Population (2011): 18,586

Area: 9.90 sq. km.

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History of Grama Panchayat

History and Heritage: Chovannur Panchayat is a region with a rich history that includes the 1500-year-old Chemmanthatta Shiva Temple, Sabhamadam, the historic battlefield known as Porkkalam, and the famous “Thathrikutty” incident. Social Reform: Even before the Temple Entry Proclamation, this region initiated social change by opening the Vellattiruthi Sree Vishnu Temple to backward communities. Educational Progress: This is the birthplace of Panditarajan Kanippayyur Sankaran Namboothiripad. The area is also home to several old educational institutions, including the Marthoma Syrian School established in 1881 by Madam Nicholson. Land Reforms and Agriculture: Traditional farming systems such as Kanam, Janmam, and Verumpattam once existed here. Although land reform laws brought significant changes,...

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October 5, 2026

VB G RAM G Gramasabha

A Grama Sabha meeting was held at the Chowannur Grama Panchayat Conference Hall on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM, as a preliminary step towards preparing the Viksit Grama Panchayat Plan (VGPP) under the 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar & Aajeevika Mission (Grameen)' scheme. Vice...

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