At a glance
Vazhakulam Block Panchayat
Address
Vazhakulam Block Panchayat Office,
19/209, Near Thadiyittaparambu Bus Stand,
South Vazhakulam P.O.,
Ernakulam District, Kerala – 683105.
Phone Number: 0484-2677143
CUG Mobile: 8281040575
Official Website:
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Gram Panchayats Under the Block Panchayat
Number of Gram Panchayats: 6
- Vazhakulam Gram Panchayat
- Vengola Gram Panchayat
- Kizhakkambalam Gram Panchayat
- Edathala Gram Panchayat
- Keezhmad Gram Panchayat
- Choornikkara Gram Panchayat
Boundaries
North: Aluva Municipality areas and the surroundings of Keezhmad Gram Panchayat.
South: Kizhakkambalam Gram Panchayat and Perumbavoor areas.
East: Rural areas in the Kunnathunad region and the surroundings of Perumbavoor.
West: Choornikkara and Aluva areas.
Institution Details
District: Ernakulam
Taluk: Kunnathunad, Aluva
Village: Vazhakulam
Legislative Assembly Constituency: Kunnathunad, Aluva
Lok Sabha Constituency: Chalakudy / Ernakulam
Established: February 1968
Institution Code: 205403
Area: 135.92 square kilometres
Population: 1,02,187
Male Population: 18,774
Scheduled Caste Population: 549
Population Density: 90.73
Male Literacy Rate: 94.33
Female Literacy Rate: 87.18
Administrative Divisions
Number of Block Divisions: 17
- Erumathala
- Kuttamassery
- Keezhmad
- Marampilly
- Mudickal
- South Vazhakulam
- Ponjassery
- Nedumthodu
- Vengola
- Chelakkulam
- Kizhakkambalam
- Pookkattupady
- Gandhinagar
- Edathala
- Nochima
- Choornikkara
- Ashokapuram
Main Objectives of the Institution
Vazhakulam Block Panchayat implements various development activities aimed at the social and economic progress of the people in its area.
- Develop rural roads and basic infrastructure.
- Ensure the progress of the agricultural sector and farmers.
- Provide improved services in health and education.
- Promote women's empowerment and self-employment schemes.
- Ensure the welfare of Scheduled Caste communities and other eligible groups.
- Improve drinking water, sanitation and waste management.
- Implement development projects with public participation.
- Ensure sustainable development through coordination with Gram Panchayats.
Vazhakulam Block Panchayat, which comprises six Gram Panchayats, plans development projects based on regional needs and coordinates with the Gram Panchayats to improve the quality of life of the people. Sustainable and comprehensive rural development is the primary objective of the institution.