Maruthonkara Grama Panchayat, Local administrative unit in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India
Maruthonkara Grama Panchayat is a local administrative unit in Kozhikode district, Kerala. The jurisdiction covers multiple villages and community areas organized into 14 administrative divisions.
The establishment of St. Mary's Forane Church in 1939 marked an important development in the region's history. This religious institution shaped community life and the social structure of the area.
The population of 19,871 residents maintains a literacy rate exceeding 90 percent, reflecting the strong educational focus within the community.
The region connects well to major cities through National Highway 66 at Vatakara and National Highway 54 at Kuttiady. These road links make travel to nearby urban centers straightforward.
The panchayat encompasses several distinct settlement areas including Kallad, Paikkattummal, Villiampara, Kacheri, and Maruthomkara. These separate localities form a decentralized administrative region with its own character.
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