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Panchayat

A panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives established to manage the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. For a grama panchayat, it serves as the primary committee that implements the decisions of the grama sabha and conducts daily administration. The key components of a panchayat include the President, who is the head of the panchayat, presides over meetings, and oversees its overall functioning; the Vice-President, who discharges duties in the absence of the President; Ward Members, who are the elected representatives from each ward of the panchayat; and Standing Committees, which are sub-committees formed for matters such as finance, development, welfare, and health and education to facilitate decision-making.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
SUJA R
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SUJA R

President

NIZAM THOPPILTHARA
NIZAM THOPPILTHARA

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

SUMA S
SUMA S

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

THAZHAVA BIJU
THAZHAVA BIJU

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

AMBILI A
AMBILI A

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

RUBEENA M
RUBEENA M

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

Thazhava Grama Panchayat, located in the Karunagappalli taluk of Kollam district, is a beautiful village brimming with traditional heritage and agricultural culture. Comprising Thazhava village and parts of Pavumba village, this panchayat is bordered to the north by Vallikunnam and Ochira panchayats of Alappuzha district, to the east by Sooranad North and Sooranad South panchats, to the south by Thodiyoor panchayat, and to the west by Kulasekharapuram panchayat and Karunagappalli Municipality.The primary sources of livelihood for the people are agriculture and traditional industries. In particular, the economic foundation of this land is sustained by the GI-tagged (Geographical Indication) famous Thazhapaya (screwpine mat) manufacturing of Thazhava, local cashew factories, coconut and paddy cultivation, along with remittances from Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs).

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ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION

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History of Grama Panchayat

Known for its abundant growth of Penkaitha (screwpine), the village of Thazhava derives its name from it and is famous worldwide for the traditional handwoven mats (methappaya) crafted by its women, as well as its primary trading hub, the Kuthirapanthi Market. Historically known as "Pambum Vaa," the region of Pavumba evolved from ancient times when trials of the accused were conducted through sacred oaths involving serpents. Another distinctive feature of this area is the Pavumba Temple, a rare shrine dating back over 700 years where Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are worshipped simultaneously within the same nalambalam (temple quadrangle). Additionally, the Thazhava Sree Krishnaswamy Temple (known as "Kochu Guruvayur") is another prominent sacred site in the region, renowned for its famous Muzhukkappu (full...

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