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Pride of Manjeshwar’s Fishing Tradition

Manjeshwar Fish Landing Harbour is one of the important coastal fishing centres in northern Kerala, supporting the livelihood of many local fishermen and related communities. Located along the Arabian Sea coast, the harbour plays a vital role in the region’s fishing industry and local economy. Fresh seafood...

Pride of Manjeshwar’s Fishing Tradition

Historic Manjeshwar of Ancient Tulunadu

Manjeshwar is a historic region located on the northern border of Kerala and is known as one of the major cultural centers of ancient Tulunadu. Famous for its rich heritage, temples, mosques, beaches, and traditional art forms, Manjeshwar represents a beautiful blend of Malayalam, Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, and...

TULUNADU

Haritha Karma Sena

Haritha Karma Sena is a social initiative that has brought about significant changes in waste management activities. It is a women's group formed under the leadership of Local Self-Government Institutions in Kerala, particularly through the Kudumbashree Mission.

Haritha Karma Sena Haritha Mithram

Act and Rule

The main objective of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act is to strengthen democracy through local self-government institutions and implement local development activities with the active participation of the rural people. It makes the Gram Sabha and the Panchayat the main centers of activity, plans are made...

Constitution Of India Kerala Panchayat Raj Act

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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives formed to carry out the administrative functions of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it is the main governing committee responsible for implementing the decisions of the Gram Sabha and managing day-to-day administration.The main components of a Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat who presides over meetings and supervises the overall functioning and administration of the Panchayat.Vice President: Performs the duties and responsibilities of the President in their absence.Ward Members: Elected representatives chosen from each ward of the Panchayat to represent the people and address local issues.Standing Committees: Committees formed to facilitate effective governance and...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)

BASHEER KANILA

President

FATHIMATH ZOURA

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

FARHANA ABDUL REHMAN

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

ZAREENA BANU

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

ABDUL RAHIMAN KADAPPURAM

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

SHANAVAS P

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

Manjeshwar Grama Panchayat is a robust coastal administrative region spanning 24.40 square kilometers along the northern border of Kerala, bounded by Karnataka and the Arabian Sea. It supports a growing population of 41,515 citizens with an exceptional 98% literacy rate and a dense community distribution of 1,315 individuals per square kilometer. The local environmental topography ranges up to 88 meters above sea level, receiving a high annual rainfall of 3,500 millimeters that feeds into the vital Manjeshwar–Uppala River catchment basin. This primary hydrographic network is supported by key natural streams like the Talapady, Kunchathur, and Badaje Valiya Thodu to secure the area's water resources and irrigation channels. Structurally, the panchayat facilitates a robust educational ecosystem comprising 25 Lower Primary, 12 Upper Primary, 10 High, and 5 Higher Secondary schools alongside 2 colleges. Furthermore, local social welfare, early childhood development, and community healthcare...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Manjeshwaram, affectionately crowned the Sapthabhasha Sangama Bhumi, is a historically profound and culturally vibrant coastal town situated at the northernmost tip of Kerala. Once an integral hub of ancient Tulu Nadu, its shores thrived for centuries as a vital maritime trading center connecting local dynasties with Arab and European merchants. The town's unique identity is beautifully shaped by its rich spiritual heritage, blending ancient Hindu temples, historic mosques, and serene Jain bastis into a legacy of absolute communal harmony. Following the historic States Reorganisation Act of 1956, this former territory of the British South Canara district became Kerala's definitive northern border gateway. Today, it stands as a peaceful, multilingual oasis where Malayalam, Kannada, Tulu, Beary, Konkani, Hindi,...