Panchayat

A Panchayat is a body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. As far as a Grama Panchayat is concerned, it is the primary committee that implements the decisions of the Grama Sabha and manages day-to-day administration.The main components of a Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. The President presides over meetings and oversees the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Assumes responsibilities in the absence of the President.Ward Members: Elected representatives from each ward within the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Sub-committees formed to facilitate the decision-making process of the Panchayat, dealing with matters such as finance, development, welfare, health, and...

Swapna M

President

M K Rajendran

Vice President

Sheena Cheruvath

Chairperson-Development standing Committee

Ismayil Parakkal

Chairperson, Welfare Standing Committee

Jeena Nambeetil

Chairperson, Health and Education Standing Committe

Rajesh N

Secretary

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At a glance

District: KozhikodeTaluk: KozhikodeBlock: ChelannurLegislative Assembly Constituency: ElathurLok Sabha Constituency (Parliament): KozhikodeVillage: ChelannurTotal Wards: 21Total Area: 23.83 sq. kmTotal Population (2011 Census): 40,697Males: 19,574Females: 21,123Population Density: 1,702 per sq. kmSex Ratio: 1,079 (Females per 1,000 Males)Total Literacy Rate: 87.80%Male Literacy Rate: 89%Female Literacy Rate: 86.70%

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Administrative History

The area that constitutes the present-day Chelannur Grama Panchayat was formerly part of Kozhikode Taluk in the erstwhile Madras State. Chelannur also had several distinguished individuals who made significant sacrifices as part of India's freedom struggle. As part of the freedom movement, several prominent personalities actively participated in campaigns such as the eradication of untouchability, boycott of foreign goods, the Khadi movement, and the prohibition of alcohol. Among them were: Thiruvoth Muthoran P. Krishnan Master Thamaramangalath Achuthan Nair P.C. Raghavan Nair K. Chathunni Master Killirisseri Krishnan Nair Panikkachankandi Mammath Koya Vallopra Mammath Koya, who campaigned carrying the national flag Krishnan Nambissan

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