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).
