Panchayat

"A Panchayat is an assembly of elected public representatives who carry out the administrative functions of the Panchayati Raj Institutions.Regarding a Grama Panchayat (Village Panchayat), it is the main body that implements the decisions of the Grama Sabha (Village Assembly) and manages the day-to-day administration."President: The head of the Panchayat. He/She presides over the meetings and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Carries out the duties in the absence of the President.Ward Members: Public representatives elected from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Formed to facilitate the Panchayat's decision-making process for matters such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
K Leela
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K Leela

President

Remya Karodi
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Remya Karodi

Vice President & Chairman, Finance Standing Committee

P Sreedharan
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P Sreedharan

Chairman, Developement Standing Committee

Wafa Faisal
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Wafa Faisal

Chairman, Welfare Standing Committee

P P Sreedharan
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P P Sreedharan

Chairman, Health & Education Standing Committee

Thouseef V
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Thouseef V

Secretary, Azhiyur Grama Panchayat

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History of Grama Panchayat

Azhiyur is a coastal Grama Panchayat (Village Panchayat) bordered by Mahe and the Mahe River (Mayyazhipuzha), which belong to the neighboring Union Territory of Puducherry, to the north; Onchiyam and Eramala Grama Panchayats to the south; the Arabian Sea and Mahe Municipality to the west; and the Mahe River and Eramala Panchayat to the east. The Panchayat has a coastline of about five kilometers. The areas from Kaappuzha up to Poothithala in the north are prone to sea erosion. However, the southern part of Kaappuzha has a continuous stretch of rock clusters parallel to the sea, which comparatively reduces the force of the waves during the monsoon season. This favorable condition was instrumental in establishing the fishing harbor here. The hills in the southern part of Azhiyur, namely Karappakunnu,...

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International Day for Biological Diversity – Awareness Rally Conducted

As part of the International Day for Biological Diversity, an awareness rally was organized in Azhiyur Panchayat. The rally was conducted with the aim of helping people understand medicinal plants and creating awareness about medicinal plants among the younger generation. Panchayat Vice President...

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