Kalady Grama Panchayat

Kalady Grama Panchayath is one of the important village panchayats in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Situated on the banks of the Periyar River, Kalady is a place of great spiritual and cultural significance as it is the birthplace of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. Located near Cochin International Airport, the panchayath has achieved remarkable progress in areas such as education, tourism, sanitation, and rural development. Through people-friendly governance and various welfare schemes, Kalady Grama Panchayath plays a major role in improving the quality of life of the local residents.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
Mrs. Pouly Baby
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Mrs. Pouly Baby

President

Mr.P V Stephen
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Mr.P V Stephen

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Mrs. Ambily Sreekumar
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Mrs. Ambily Sreekumar

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Mrs. Merly Antony
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Mrs. Merly Antony

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Mrs. Smina Shaiju
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Mrs. Smina Shaiju

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Mrs. Lalithambika P.S.
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Mrs. Lalithambika P.S.

Secretary, Kalady Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

Grama Panchayat: KaladyArea: 16.684 sq. kmVillages: Kalady, Mattoor, AngamalyBlock Panchayat: AngamalyTaluk: AluvaDistrict: ErnakulamBoundariesNorth: Vengoor Thodu, Angamaly Municipality, Manjapra and Thuravoor Grama PanchayatsEast: Kottamam Thodu, Malayattoor–Neeleswaram Grama PanchayatSouth: Periyar River, Kanjoor Grama PanchayatWest: Kanjoor Grama Panchayat, Angamaly MunicipalityPopulation: 39,270Population Density: 1,481 per sq. kmWards: 19Block Panchayat DivisionsKaladyKanjoorMattoorDistrict Panchayat DivisionsKaladyMalayattoorLegislative Assembly Constituency: Angamaly

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History of Grama Panchayat

Kalady is a historically and culturally significant place closely associated with Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. The region is home to several ancient temples, memorials, and spiritual institutions, including the Sringeri Temple and Ramakrishna Ashram. Educational institutions such as Sree Sankara College and Sanskrit schools contributed greatly to the area’s development. Kalady is also known for its religious harmony, vibrant festivals like Shivaratri, and rich cultural traditions including temple arts, folk performances, and classical art forms that reflect Kerala’s cultural heritage.

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