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Thavinhal Gram Panchayat

A Grama Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives constituted to manage the administrative affairs of the Panchayati Raj institutions. For a village, it serves as the primary executive body responsible for implementing the decisions made by the Grama Sabha (Village Assembly) and conducting day-to-day administration.Key Components of the Panchayat:President: The head of the Panchayat. They preside over meetings and supervise the overall activities and functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Discharges the duties and responsibilities of the President in their absence.Ward Members: Representatives elected from each individual ward within the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Formed to streamline and simplify the decision-making process. These committees focus on...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
M G BIJU
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M G BIJU

President

RABIYA ABBAS
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RABIYA ABBAS

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

JOSEPH MATTATHILANI
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JOSEPH MATTATHILANI

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

ELSY JOY
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ELSY JOY

Chairperson,Standing Committee for Welfare

SASIKUMAR V K
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SASIKUMAR V K

Chairperson,Standing Committee for Health and Education

MOHAMED ARIFUDHEEN A P M
MOHAMED ARIFUDHEEN A P M

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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Thavinhal Grama Panchayat, nestled in the picturesque and ecologically rich hills of the Wayanad district, is a vibrant local self-government institution dedicated to sustainable development, inclusivity, and civic well-being. Spanning a significant geographical area under the Mananthavady block, our panchayat serves as a model of progressive rural governance, balancing environmental preservation with modern infrastructure and community welfare.Geographical Information District:WayanadBlock:MananthavadyArea:142.3 sq. km.Demographics (Population Statistics)Total Population : 40,231Males:20,000Females:20,231Population Density:125 (per sq. km.)Sex Ratio1036 (per 1000 males)Literacy Rate Total Literacy:80.34 %Male Literacy:82.62 %Female Literacy:78.13 %Administrative Information (Three-tier Panchayat Levels)Number of Grama Panchayat Wards23 Wards District Panchayat Division :Wayanad District Panchayat (Thavinhal Division)Legislative Assembly Constituency : Mananthavady...

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May 19, 2026

E-waste-free Thavinjal: Grama Panchayat launches electronic waste collection campaign across all wards

As part of an initiative to make Thavinhal Grama Panchayat an eco-friendly and waste-free local body, an e-waste collection drive is being organized across all its wards. The campaign aims to collect discarded electronic devices from homes and institutions for scientific processing, thereby...

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