Panchayat

Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Gram Panchayat, it is the main committee that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages day-to-day governance.The main components of a Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. The President presides over meetings and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Performs the duties of the President in their absence.Ward Members: Elected representatives chosen from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Sub-committees formed to facilitate decision-making in areas such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.

Dr. Nisha TV

President

Mohandas KT

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Haseena T

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Manikandan

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Sulaikha KP

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Preetha KP

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

District: Palakkad
Block: Thrithala
Area: 26.2 sq. km
Number of Wards: 19

Population: 23,288
Males: 11,135
Females: 12,153
Population Density: 889
Female : Male Ratio: 1091
Overall Literacy Rate: 84.76%
Literacy Rate (Males): 89.33%
Literacy Rate (Females): 80.69%

(Source: Census Data 2001)

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History of Grama Panchayat

Nagalassery has a very rich historical background. There is a popular legend regarding the origin of the place name. The famous Koodallur Mana, known throughout India as a gurukula for Sanskrit grammar where great scholars lived, worshipped Sage Patanjali, the pioneer of grammar. Since Patanjali was believed to be an incarnation of the serpent king (Nagaraja), the place where Nagaraja was worshipped came to be known as “Nagalassery.”

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