Panchayat
A panchayat is an assembly of elected representatives responsible for administering the affairs of the Panchayati Raj institutions. In relation to a village panchayat, it is the main committee that implements the decisions of the gram sabha and manages daily governance. The main components of the panchayat are: President: The head of the panchayat. Presides over meetings and supervises the overall activities of the panchayat. Vice President: Assumes responsibilities in the absence of the President. Ward Members: Elected representatives from each ward in the panchayat. Standing Committees: Subcommittees formed for easier decision-making on matters such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.
Riyas Nalakath
President
Afsath Vellajeeri
Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance
Kasim Kolani
Chairman, Standing Committee for development
Shifana M
Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare
Ali Akbar Kolani
Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education
Binu R
Secretary, Grama Panchayat
About Us
Karakurissi Gramapanchayat
Karakurussi Grama Panchayat, located in Mannarkkad Taluk of Palakkad district in the Sreekrishnapuram block, was formed in 1962. This panchayat, which covers an area of 27 square kilometers, consists of about 60% highland areas, with Ayyappankavu Hill being the highest point. Approximately 24% of the area is flat land. The elevated and pond areas have laterite soil. In the flat areas, sandy soil and clay soil are found, with some places having alluvial soil. Karakurussi, situated in Valluvanad Taluk of the old Madras Presidency region of Malabar, came under Ottapalam Taluk after the formation of Kerala and subsequently under Mannarkkad Taluk. It is surrounded by Kanjirappuzha, Thuppanad Puzha, and Nellippuzha rivers and is located a short distance away from Palakkad-Kozhikode road. To the north, it is bordered by Thachampara and Mannarkkad panchayats; to the west, by Kumaramputhur and Karimpoozha panchayats; to the south, by Kadampazhipuram Panchayat; and to the east, by Karimpooza and...