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The Chalakudy Block Panchayat is composed of six Grama Panchayats: Kadukutty, Koratty, Meloor, Pariyaram, Athirappilly, and Kodassery. It includes fourteen divisions.Jancy Paulose, the member representing the 13th division (Meloor), serves as the Block Panchayat President. The other key office-bearers who have assumed charge are:Vice President: Sunil K. Menon (1st division, Elinjipra)Development Standing Committee Chairperson: Omana Ravi (3rd division, Kuttichira)Welfare Standing Committee Chairperson: Shaju Vallathukkaran (14th division, Kuttikkad)Health and Education Standing Committee Chairperson: Liji P.V. (10th division, Kulayidam)The other Block Panchayat members are:Asha Joyson Kokkat (2nd division, Chattikkulam)Rijesh K.K. (4th division, Athirappilly)Priya Vinayan (5th...

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Jancy

President

Sunil K Menon

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

Omana Ravi

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

Shaju

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Welfare

Liji P V

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John P R

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About Us

At a glance

Chalakudy Block is situated in the Chalakudy Taluk of Thrissur District. Comprising six panchayats—Athirappilly, Kodassery, Pariyaram, Meloor, Kadukutty, and Koratty—the Chalakudy Block spans an area of 674.20 square kilometres.The boundaries of Chalakudy Block are as follows:East: Tamil NaduSouth: Ernakulam DistrictWest: Mala BlockNorth: Kodakara BlockAccording to the 2011 Census, the total population is 153,383, which includes 77,982 females and 75,401 males. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population stands at 17,544, and the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population is 2,028. The population density is 218 per square kilometre, and the literacy rate is 83%. Chalakudy Block falls under the Chalakudy Assembly Constituency.

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History of Block Panchayat

Regarding the historical name of Chalakudy, two main perspectives exist among historians. The authoritative text Jyotisha Samhita records it as 'Shaladhwajam' (Shalakkodi). In ancient times, numerous sacrificial rituals (yagas) were performed on the banks of the present-day Chalakudy River. According to legend, the pillar to which sacrificial animals were tied was known as a yupam. This yupam served as the flagstaff (dhwajam) of the sacrificial hall (yagashala). Because the yagashala was accorded great majesty, importance, and sanctity, the surrounding region came to be called Shalakkodi. This is also recorded on the bell of the local, ancient Christian church, the Forane Church. The term Shalakkodi likely evolved gradually over time into Chalakudy.