Kolazhy Gram Panchayat
Grama Panchayat in Kerala, India
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Kolazhy Grama Panchayat, also known as Kolazhy GP, is part of Puzhakkal block, in Thrissur taluk, in Thrissur district.[1] It is located 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) north of Thrissur city. The group of villages forming the wards given in the table below are governed by Kolazhy Grama Panchayat, Puzhakkal Block Panchayat and Thrissur District Panchayat.
Kolazhy Grama Panchayat
Kolazhy GP | |
|---|---|
Grama Panchayat | |
Kolazhy Pooram festival | |
 Interactive map of Kolazhy Grama Panchayat | |
| Coordinates: 10°35′06″N 76°12′56″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Taluk | Thrissur |
| Block | Puzhakkal Block Panchayat |
| Established | 1951 |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Alathur (Constituency #9) |
| നിയമസഭ (Niyamasabha) (or Vidhan Sabha or Legislative Assembly) Constituency | Wadakkanchery (Constituency #65) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Grama Panchayat |
| • Body | Kolazhy Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Demonym | Kolazhykaran |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number (PIN) | 680581 - Tirur (Mulagunnathukavu) PO |
| Telephone code | +91-487 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-08 |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen Am) |
| Website | http://lsgkerala.in/kolazhypanchayat/ |
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Kolazhy had a population of 8,445. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Kolazhy has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 84%. In Kolazhy, 10% of the population is under the age of six. A majority of the population had migrated here for residential purposes, as they are employed in the government & private sectors.
History
In ancient days it was then part of Vijayapuram "pravrithi" in Trichur "taluq".[3]
For the purposes of census, Kolazhy Grama Panchayat is divided into three census towns of Kolazhy (CT), Kuttur (CT) and Pottore (CT).
| # | Kolazhy Grama Panchayat
Ward # - Name |
Puzhakkal Block Panchayat
Ward # - Name |
Thrissur District Panchayat
Ward # - Name |
Census Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Pottore (CT) |
| 2 | 02 - Attore North | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Pottore (CT) |
| 3 | 03 - Pottore North | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Pottore (CT) |
| 4 | 04 - Thiroor | 09 - Kolazhy | 08 - Avanur | Kolazhy (CT) |
| 5 | 05 - Puthanmadamkunnu | 09 - Kolazhy | 08 - Avanur | Kolazhy (CT) |
| 6 | 06 - Athekkad | 09 - Kolazhy | 08 - Avanur | Kolazhy (CT) |
| 7 | 07 - Kolazhy North | 09 - Kolazhy | 08 - Avanur | Kolazhy (CT) |
| 8 | 08 - Kolazhy Centre | 09 - Kolazhy | 08 - Avanur | Kolazhy (CT) |
| 9 | 09 - Poovany | 09 - Kolazhy | 08 - Avanur | Kolazhy (CT) |
| 10 | 10 - Kolazhy West | 09 - Kolazhy | 08 - Avanur | Kolazhy (CT) |
| 11 | 11 - Pottore South | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Pottore (CT) |
| 12 | 12 - Attore South | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Pottore (CT) |
| 13 | 13 - Pamboor | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Kuttur (CT) |
| 14 | 14 - Kuttur East | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Kuttur (CT) |
| 15 | 15 - Kuttur West | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Kuttur (CT) |
| 16 | 16 - Kuttur North | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Kuttur (CT) |
| 17 | 17 - Kottekkad | 08 - Kunnathupeedika | 08 - Avanur | Kuttur (CT) |
Administration
The administration of the panchayat is done by a council consisting of 17 members elected from the wards of the panchayat. The council will rule for a period of 5 years. Presently, it is ruled by LDF. The front secured majority by winning 12 out of 17 seats in the elections held in December 2020.[4]
Panchayath Elections
Education
- Chinmaya Mission College, Kolazhy