Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of Panchayati Raj Institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it is the main committee that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages day-to-day governance. The main components of the Panchayat are: President: Shri Joseph P. M., who is the head of the Panchayat, presides over meetings and oversees the overall functioning of the Panchayat. Vice President: Smt. Jayashree Sreedharan, who performs the duties of the President in his absence. Ward Members: Ward 1 – Nisha Sojan, Ward 2 – Ramesan Puthussery, Ward 3 – Thresya Agastin, Ward 4 – Sojan Karamayil, Ward 5 – Joseph P. M. Parathanal (President), Ward 6 – Sreenath N. K., Ward 7 – Janardanan K. O.,...

Joseph P M

President

Jayasree Sreedharan

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Sojan karamayil

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Mary Francis

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Sreenath N k

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Reshmi Rajeev

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

  • Location:b Chemberi, Taliparamba, Kannur

  • Ward: 15

  • Legislative Assembly Constituency: Irikkur

  • Parliamentary Constituency: Irikkur

  • Village: Chemberi

  • Area: 54.06 square kilometres

  • Total Population: 20,051

  • Female Population: 10,140

  • Male Population: 9,911

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History of Grama Panchayat

Social History The headquarters of the region, which covered an area of 45 square miles in the Irikkur Firka, was Ellarinji. The ruler was Karikkattidam Nayanar. Later, the Eram of Eruvesshi and the Panchayat were formed by combining the regions of Eruvesshi and Payyavoor. The Amsam Adhikari belonged to the Edaklavan family, a janmi (landlord) family. The administrative system at that time consisted of officials such as Adhikaris, Menons, and Kolakkars. Administrators were appointed through a hereditary system, and authority was passed down by succession. The Adhikaris had the power to collect land tax, administer justice, and register births and deaths. They were also known by the official titles of Adhikari, Village Munsiff, Village Magistrate, Registrar of Births and Deaths, and Pound Keeper. In this...

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