History
Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat is a Block Panchayat functioning as part of Kerala’s three-tier Panchayati Raj system of Local Self-Government Institutions. It works towards the development of rural areas in Malappuram District and the coordination and implementation of various government programmes.
- Block Panchayats were established in different phases across India as part of efforts to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system. With the enactment of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, Block Panchayats in Kerala were entrusted with greater powers and responsibilities.
- The Perinthalmanna region was historically part of the erstwhile Valluvanad region. During the British period, it was one of the important administrative centres of Valluvanad Taluk. Following the division of Valluvanad Taluk in 1957, Perinthalmanna Taluk came into existence. Subsequently, when Malappuram District was formed in 1969, Perinthalmanna Taluk became part of the newly formed district.
- The Block Panchayat plays an important role in areas such as rural development, agricultural development, drinking water, healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, and the coordination of employment guarantee programmes.
Jurisdiction of the Block Panchayat
The following Gram Panchayats currently come under the jurisdiction of Perinthalmanna Block Panchayat:
- Aliparamba Gram Panchayat
- Angadipuram Gram Panchayat
- Elamkulam Gram Panchayat
- Keezhattoor Gram Panchayat
- Melattur Gram Panchayat
- Pulamanthole Gram Panchayat
- Thazhekode Gram Panchayat
- Vettathur Gram Panchayat
