Pattambi Panchayat Samiti
Intermediate Panchayat (Tier-2)
A Panchayat Samiti (also referred to as Taluka Panchayat, Mandal Parishad, or Block Panchayat) is the intermediate tier of rural local self-governance in India. Operating at the tehsil/taluka level, it coordinates development programs between village Gram Panchayats and the district-level Zilla Parishad.
The taluka/block Pattambi is located in Palakkad district, Kerala. It encompasses 31 intermediate wards represented by elected Panchayat Samiti Members (Sadasya) and covers 15 Gram Panchayats.
State
District (Zilla Parishad)
Sub-District / Taluka
Local Body Code
6365
Panchayat Samiti (Block Panchayat) Information
Understanding the structure, intermediate wards, and key governance responsibilities at the Taluka/Block level.
1. What is a Panchayat Samiti?
A Panchayat Samiti (also known as Taluka Panchayat, Mandal Parishad, or Block Panchayat) is the intermediate tier of the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, linking village Gram Panchayats with the district-level Zilla Parishad.
2. Intermediate Wards (Gans)
- The taluka area is divided into electoral wards (Gans) based on rural population distribution.
- Each intermediate ward directly elects a representative called a Panchayat Samiti Member (Sadasya).
3. Leadership & Administration
- Sabhapati / President: Elected by and from the Samiti members to head the political body.
- Block Development Officer (BDO): Executive head appointed by state government to administer development schemes.
4. Key Functions & Schemes
Panchayat Samitis coordinate block-level public works:
- • Rural employment (MGNREGA coordination)
- • Primary health centers & sub-centers
- • Agriculture subsidies & minor irrigation
- • Anganwadi centers & early child nutrition
5. Gram Panchayat Coordination
The Samiti consolidates and reviews development plans prepared by Gram Panchayats and coordinates with the Zilla Parishad for budget allocation and scheme execution.
6. Representation & Inclusivity
Constitutional reservations guarantee proportional representation for SC / ST / OBC, and ensure 50% reservation for women in local governance in Maharashtra.
List of Wards of Pattambi Panchayat Samiti
31 Wards| # | Ward Name (English) | Local Name | Ward Number | Ward Code | Related Village Data |
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| 1 | Thiruvegappura | തിരുവേഗപ്പുറ | 1 | 2522138 | Loading... |
| 2 | Thiruvegappura | തിരുവേഗപ്പുറ | 1 | 2522138 | Loading... |
| 3 | Edappalam | എടപ്പലം | 2 | 2522139 | Loading... |
| 4 | Kaippuram | കൈപ്പുറം | 2 | 3309304 | Loading... |
| 5 | Edappalam | എടപ്പലം | 3 | 3309305 | Loading... |
| 6 | Karinganad | കരിങ്ങനാട് | 3 | 2522140 | Loading... |
| 7 | Thathanampully | തതതനംപുള്ളി | 4 | 2522141 | Loading... |
| 8 | Vilayur | വിളയൂർ | 4 | 3309306 | Loading... |
| 9 | Kulukkallur | കുലുക്കല്ലൂര് | 5 | 2522142 | Loading... |
| 10 | Natyamangalam | നാട്യമംഗലം | 5 | 3309307 | Loading... |
| 11 | Koppam | കൊപ്പം | 6 | 2522143 | Loading... |
| 12 | Mulayankavu Town | മുളയൻകാവ് ടൌൺ | 6 | 3309308 | Loading... |
| 13 | Amayur | ആമയൂർ | 7 | 3309309 | Loading... |
| 14 | Naduvattam | നടുവട്ടം | 7 | 2522144 | Loading... |
| 15 | Kizhumuri | കീഴ്മുറി | 8 | 2522145 | Loading... |
| 16 | Koppam | കൊപ്പം | 8 | 3309310 | Loading... |
| 17 | Maruthur | മരുതൂർ | 9 | 3309311 | Loading... |
| 18 | Vadanamkurussi | വാടാനാംകുറുശ്ശി | 9 | 2522146 | Loading... |
| 19 | Karakkad | കാരക്കാട് | 10 | 2522147 | Loading... |
| 20 | Vadanamkurissi | വാടാനാംകുറിശ്ശി | 10 | 3309312 | Loading... |
| 21 | Karakkad | കാരക്കാട് | 11 | 3309313 | Loading... |
| 22 | Kondoorkara | കൊണ്ടൂര്ക്കര | 11 | 2522148 | Loading... |
| 23 | Karakooth | കാരക്കൂത്ത് | 12 | 2522149 | Loading... |
| 24 | Perumudiyur | പെരുമുടിയൂർ | 12 | 3309314 | Loading... |
| 25 | Muthuthala | മുതുതല | 13 | 3309315 | Loading... |
| 26 | Perumudiyoor | പെരുമുടിയൂര് | 13 | 2522150 | Loading... |
| 27 | Karakkuth | കാരക്കുത്ത് | 14 | 3309316 | Loading... |
| 28 | Paruthur | പരുതൂര് | 14 | 2522151 | Loading... |
| 29 | Karuvanpadi | കരുവാന്പടി | 15 | 2522152 | Loading... |
| 30 | Paruthur | പരുതൂർ | 15 | 3309317 | Loading... |
| 31 | Pallippuram | പള്ളിപ്പുറം | 16 | 3309318 | Loading... |
Gram Panchayats in Pattambi
15 GPsKey Terms & Definitions
An intermediate ward (often called a 'Gan' in Maharashtra) is a geographical constituency representing multiple villages within the block. Citizens in this ward directly elect a representative to the Panchayat Samiti.
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code is a unique standardized national code assigned by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to uniquely identify every intermediate panchayat and ward across India.