History of Grama Panchayat
Chalavara Grama Panchayat
Palakkad District • Ottapalam Taluk • Ottapalam Block
📍 General Information
Chalavara Grama Panchayat is situated in Chalavara Village of Ottapalam Block, Ottapalam Taluk, Palakkad District, Kerala. The Grama Panchayat was formed on 11 November 1955. The Panchayat has an area of 27.90 sq. km and is divided into 15 wards.
The boundaries of Chalavara Grama Panchayat are Ananganadi, Thrikkadeeri and Vaniyamkulam Panchayats in the east; Nellaya, Thrikkadeeri and Cherpulassery Panchayats in the north; Vaniyamkulam Panchayat and Shoranur Municipality in the south; and Shoranur Municipality, Vallapuzha and Nellaya Panchayats in the west.
Established
11 November 1955
Area
27.90 Sq. Km
Wards
15
Geographical Region
Midland Region
🧭 Geographical Boundaries
➡️ East
Ananganadi, Thrikkadeeri and Vaniyamkulam Panchayats
⬆️ North
Nellaya, Thrikkadeeri and Cherpulassery Panchayats
⬇️ South
Vaniyamkulam Panchayat and Shoranur Municipality
⬅️ West
Shoranur Municipality, Vallapuzha and Nellaya Panchayats
🌾 Agriculture & Geography
Chalavara Grama Panchayat belongs to the Midland geographical region. The major agricultural crops cultivated here are paddy, coconut, arecanut, cashew, ginger, banana and various vegetables.
About 30% of the total geographical area consists of hilly regions. The soil in these areas is predominantly rocky red soil. Approximately 40% of the land consists of sloping areas and 30% consists of plains.
The agricultural sector of Chalavara Panchayat is largely dependent on rainfall. Coconut, arecanut, cashew and various fruit trees are cultivated extensively in the sloping areas of the Panchayat.
💧 Major Canal Distribution Areas
The major canal distribution areas associated with the Panchayat include:
🏢 Major Institutions
Kayiliad
🏥 Health Care Facilities
Various government health institutions function in Chalavara Grama Panchayat to provide accessible healthcare services to the local community.
Government Ayurveda Hospital
Chalavara
Government Homoeo Dispensary
Kayiliad
Government Primary Health Centre
Chalavara
Veterinary Hospital
Animal Healthcare
🏦 Banking Facilities
Four banks, including a nationalised bank, are functioning in the Panchayat to facilitate financial transactions and banking services.
🛣️ Road & Transport Network
The total road network within the Panchayat extends to approximately 41 km, comprising 18 km of PWD roads, 14 km of metal roads and 9 km of Panchayat roads.
Major PWD Roads
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Nearest Airport
Kozhikode
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Nearest Railway Station
Vallapuzha
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Nearest Port
Kochi
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Major Bus Stations
Kulappully • Cherpulassery
🛍️ Major Commercial Centre
Kayiliad is the major commercial centre of Chalavara Grama Panchayat.
🛕 Places of Worship
12 Temples
8 Muslim Places of Worship
🎭 Art & Culture
Chalavara is renowned for Tholpavakoothu, one of the traditional art forms of Kerala.
Kunnath Ravunni Nair, a renowned Tholpavakoothu artist and respected guru of the art form, is associated with the cultural heritage of Chalavara.
Chalavara Grama Panchayat
A village where heritage, nature and development come together
