Vazhakkad Grama Panchayat, Rural administrative unit in Malappuram District, India
Vazhakkad Grama Panchayat spans over 25 square kilometers along the banks of River Chaliyar, encompassing 18 wards including Noonjikkara and Edavannappara regions.
The establishment of Chaliyapram Juma Masjid by religious leader Sayed Hasan Bukhari Pookkoya Thangal in the early 20th century marked a significant development in the region.
The Panchayat maintains a high literacy rate of 98 percent among its population of 35,774 residents, with Malayalam and English serving as official languages.
The local government office provides administrative services to residents across 18 wards, while the nearest commercial center, Edavannappara, lies three kilometers away.
K A Rahman, former Panchayat president, received the Bhoomi Mithra Award for leading the Chaliyar Agitation against river pollution, protecting local water resources.
Location: Malappuram district
Part of: Kondotty Block Panchayat
Website: http://lsgkerala.in/vazhakkadpanchayat
GPS coordinates: 11.25000,75.95000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:26
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