Panchayat

Thiruvaarppu Grama Panchayat is a group of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of the Panchayat Raj institutions. Thiruvaarppu Grama Panchayat consists of 19 wards.In a Grama Panchayat, the Panchayat is the main governing body responsible for implementing the decisions of the Gram Sabha and managing the day-to-day administration.The main components of the Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. The President presides over meetings and oversees the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Assumes the responsibilities of the President in the President’s absence.Ward Members: Elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: These are sub-committees formed to facilitate decision-making...

Jaya Sajimon

President

Abdul Kareem. P. A

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Jessy Ninan

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

Adarsh Ashok

Chairperson,Standing Committee for Welfare

Sreeja Rajeesh

Chairperson, Standing Committee for Health and Education

Rajasree. T. R

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

PLACE : Kottayam Taluk, Kottayam District, Keralam

WARDS: 19, LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY : ETTUMANOOR, LOK SABHA CONSTITUENCY : KOTTAYAM

VILLAGES : THIRUVARPPU, CHENGALAM SOUTH

TOTAL POPULATION (2011) : 29435

AREA : 33.59

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History of Grama Panchayat

Thiruvarpu Grama Panchayat: History and Heritage Thiruvarpu Grama Panchayat, a prominent region in the Kottayam district, is an area rich in history and heritage. Its history is shaped around the historic Thiruvarpu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple and the struggles of the freedom movement. Situated on the banks of a tributary of the Meenachil River, this village got its name 'Thiruvarpu' from its famous Thiruvarpu Sree Krishna Swamy Temple. According to legend, the idol consecrated here is that of Lord Krishna returning to Dwarka after the assassination of King Kamsa. There is also a belief associated with this temple that long ago, when the temple doors were delayed in opening, Lord Parashurama opened them realizing that the Lord was starving. Therefore, to appease the Lord's hunger, an unusual ritual of...

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