Pathanapuram Block Panchayat

The Block Panchayat is a local self-government institution that leads the social, cultural, economic, and basic development of rural people. It acts as a link between the village panchayats and the district panchayat. It plans, coordinates, and implements various development projects. Its main goal is to improve people's living standards through infrastructure development, agricultural development, health, education, employment, women and child welfare, social security, environmental protection, and waste management. The Block Panchayat is committed to achieving comprehensive development through transparent and efficient governance while ensuring public participation. The governing committee works together to prioritize citizens' needs and ensure the best service and overall...

AJITH KRISHNA R
AJITH KRISHNA R

President

PONNAMMA JAYAN
PONNAMMA JAYAN

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

C R SOORYANATH
C R SOORYANATH

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

SANITHA THOMAS
SANITHA THOMAS

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Welfare

JESSY THOMAS
JESSY THOMAS

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Health and Education

PRADEEPKUMAR T V
PRADEEPKUMAR T V

Secretary, Block Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

The Pathanapuram Block Panchayat encompasses an area within the Pathanapuram Taluk of Kollam district, situated in the lap of the Western Ghats along the banks of the Kallada River, and comprises the Grama Panchayats of Thalavoor, Pattazhi, Pattazhi Vadakkekara, Piravanthoor, Vilakkudi, and Pathanapuram; this region falls under the Mavelikara Lok Sabha constituency.This is an agricultural region where crops such as ginger, tapioca, black pepper, cashew, paddy, and rubber are cultivated. The Kallada and Achankovil rivers flow through this block. The area features lush green landscapes and beautiful tourist spots, including the Achankovil forest region, which falls under the Konni and Punalur divisions. The Punalur-Pathanamthitta-Muvattupuzha State Highway (SH-8) connects Pathanapuram to other regions.Offices functioning under the Block Panchayat include the Pathanapuram Taluk Hospital, the Office of the Assistant Director of Agriculture, the Industries Department Office, the Dairy...

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History of Block Panchayat

Pathanapuram block panchayat area is part of the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency, located on the banks of the Kalladayar River in Sahyadri hills in Kollam district. The block includes the village panchayats of Thalavoor, Pattazhi, Pattazhi Vadakkeccara, Piravanthoor, Vilakkudy, and Pathanapuram within Pathanapuram taluk. This is an agricultural region where crops like ginger, cardamom, black pepper, cashew, rice, and rubber are cultivated. Kalladayar and Achenkovil are the rivers flowing through the block. The block also includes beautiful tourism spots and lush green areas like the Achenkovil forest in Konni and Punalur divisions. The Punalur-Pathanamthitta-Muvattupuzha State Highway-8 connects Pathanapuram with other areas. Under the block panchayat, offices like Pathanapuram Taluk Hospital, Agriculture...

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