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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Gram Panchayat, it is the primary committee that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages the day-to-day administrationThe key components of a Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. They preside over the meetings and oversee the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Takes over the responsibilities in the absence of the President.Ward Members: The elected representatives chosen from each ward within the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Formed to facilitate the decision-making process of the Panchayat regarding matters such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
M JAYAKRISHNAN MASTER
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M JAYAKRISHNAN MASTER

President

GEETHA MAPPURATH
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GEETHA MAPPURATH

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

ANIL KUMAR S
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ANIL KUMAR S

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

THAFANA RIJASH
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THAFANA RIJASH

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

ANIL KUMAR EDAVALATH
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ANIL KUMAR EDAVALATH

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Anjana Vincent
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Anjana Vincent

Secretary

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At a glance

Atholi Grama Panchayat📍 Location and AreaThe Atholi Grama Panchayat is located in the Balussery Block of the Koyilandy Taluk in the Kozhikode District of Kerala. It falls within the Atholi village limits and has an area of $21.06$ square kilometers.Borders:North: Ulliyeri and Balussery Panchayats.East: Nanmanda, Balussery, and Talakulatthur Panchayats.South: Talakulatthur and Chemancheri Panchayats.West: Korapuzha River, Ulliyeri, Chemancheri, and Chengottukavu Panchayats.Atholi Grama Panchayat, which is about 15 km northeast of Kozhikode city, was historically part of the Kurumbranad Taluk in the erstwhile Madras State, comprising 11 deshams (localities).🏞️ Topography and GeographyThe Panchayat's terrain can be divided into two main zones based on elevation:Areas up to 20 meters in height.Areas ranging from 20 to 160 meters in height.The highest point is the Eliyode Mala (hill), situated in the southeast, reaching an elevation of 160 meters above sea level.The north-eastern and...

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History of Grama Panchayat

The roots of Atholi’s history are embedded in rich ancient historical events and mythological tales. Atholi is mentioned in the Northern Ballads (Vadakkan Pattu) as one of the hideouts of Thacholi Othenan. It is said that one of the 108 temples associated with the legend of Parasurama is located in Atholi. Kodakkallu (umbrella stones) and burial chambers dating back approximately 2,000 years to the Megalithic period shed light on the ancient cultural history of this region. Historical indications suggest that Tipu Sultan's military campaigns also reached this area. The upper-caste landlord-feudal system became strong in this region with the arrival of the British. The Keyis, who migrated here from Thalassery for trade purposes, were prominent among those who became landlords by acquiring land from the...

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