At a Glance

At a Glance

Basic Information

  • Name of Grama Panchayat: Valayam
  • Block Panchayat: Thuneri
  • Taluk: Vadakara
  • Village: Valayam
  • District: Kozhikode
  • Legislative Assembly Constituency: Nadapuram
  • Lok Sabha Constituency: Vadakara
  • Area: 31.08 sq. km
  • Population: 18,374
  • Scheduled Castes: 226
  • Scheduled Tribes: 226
  • Wards: 15

Boundaries

  • East: Vanimel Grama Panchayat
  • West: Chekyad Grama Panchayat
  • North: Chekyad Grama Panchayat, Kannur District
  • South: Vanimel, Chekyad Grama Panchayats

People's Representatives

  • Member of Parliament: Shri. Shafi Parambil
  • Member of Legislative Assembly: Shri.Abhijith K M

District Panchayat Members

  • Shri. K K Navas

  • Smt. Radhika Chirayil

     

Block Panchayat Members

  • Shri. K P Pradheesh

  • Shri. Arshid

     

Governing Committee

  • President: Smt. Preetha PS
  • Vice President: Shri. M Divakaran

Standing Committee Chairpersons

  • Smt. T Ajitha. (Development)
  • Shri. Vinodan K(Welfare)
  • Smt. Rumshi C C Master (Health & Education)

Members

  • Shri. Vijayan Kunnummal
  • Smt. Chandri VK
  • Smt P P Reena
  • Shri. M Nikesh
  • Smt. P P Anitha
  • Smt K Rugisha
  • Shri. E V Arafath
  • Shri.C V Kunhabdulla
  • Shri. T.C Subair
  • Smt. Beena Kuniyayil

Introduction

Valayam Grama Panchayat is an area encompassing rural regions with hilly terrain. Although it does not directly border a forest reserve, it shares a similar ecological nature, rich in biodiversity. Historically, it was a region once flourishing with wetlands, but over time, the landscape has evolved. The unique terrain, biodiversity, traditional agricultural processes, and variety of crops define the relationship between land and people in this area.

There is no doubt that with scientific intervention, agricultural productivity can be significantly improved in this region. To achieve this, the Grama Panchayat aims for the comprehensive development of local small water bodies, both indigenous and scientific. The primary focus is to organize development activities that do not pollute land, air, or water, while ensuring the presence of water sources at all times.

The report, created with the help of departments, local governance structures, and community participation, outlines the necessary ecological restoration measures. Specific interventions required by departments at each water source within the Grama Panchayat are clearly documented in the report. The integration of efforts to conserve water sources in the Grama Panchayat will, hopefully, prove to be highly beneficial. This report is submitted with that expectation in mind.