Panchayat

Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of local self-government institutions. In the case of a Gram Panchayat, it is the principal committee that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages the day-to-day administration of the village.Main Components of a PanchayatPresident:The head of the Panchayat. The President presides over meetings and oversees the overall functioning and administration of the Panchayat.Vice President:Assumes the responsibilities of the President in his or her absence and assists in the administration of Panchayat affairs.Ward Members:Elected representatives from each ward within the Panchayat area. They represent the interests and concerns of the residents of their...

Wilson Thundiyath

President

Sosamma Johnson

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

P K Gopi

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Lillykutty John

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Biju Samuel

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Dileena K K

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

About Us

At a glance

Name of Grama Panchayat: MylapraArea: 10.38 sq. kmLok Sabha Constituency: PathanamthittaAssembly Constituency: KonniTaluk: KozhencherryDistrict Panchayat: PathanamthittaBlock Panchayat: KonniDistrict Panchayat Division: MalayalapuzhaBlock Panchayat Division: MylapraVillages Included: Entire Mylapra Village; parts of Pathanamthitta and Mylapra VillagesNumber of Wards: 14Women Reservation Seats: 7Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Reserved Seats: 2Demographic DetailsTotal Population: 11,597Male Population: 5,724Female Population: 5,873Population Density: 1,095 persons per sq. kmLiteracy Rate: 98.5%Sex Ratio: 1,062 females per 1,000 malesBoundariesSouth: Pathanamthitta MunicipalityNorth: Ranni and Mylapra Grama PanchayatsEast: Malayalapuzha Grama Panchayat and Pathanamthitta MunicipalityWest: Cherukole and Naranganam Grama Panchayats, and Pathanamthitta MunicipalityThis information can be presented in a formal profile as follows:Mylapra Grama Panchayat, situated in Pathanamthitta District...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Situated about three kilometers northeast of the district headquarters of Pathanamthitta, this small village lies at the confluence of hills and rocky terrains. It also serves as a gateway to the sacred pilgrimage centers of Sabarimala Ayyappa Swamy, Vavar Swamy, Erumeli Manikanta Swamy, and Nilakkal Church. This region, characterized by thickets, paddy fields, streams, and rocky outcrops, was once a natural habitat for peacocks, the vehicle of Lord Subrahmanya. It is believed that Hindu elders of ancient times, who regarded peacocks as sacred, provided these birds with the necessary protection. According to local tradition, the rocky area where peacocks lived in large numbers came to be known as “Mayilppara” (Peacock Rock). The nearby place name “Mayiladum Para” (Rock Where Peacocks Dance) further...

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