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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective of elected representatives responsible for managing the administrative affairs of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the context of a Grama Panchayat, it is the primary committee that implements the decisions of the Grama Sabha and manages day-to-day administration.The main components of a Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. They preside over meetings and oversee the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Performs the duties of the President in their absence.Ward Members: Elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Sub-committees formed to ease decision-making in specific areas such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
Lekha Suresh
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Lekha Suresh

President

Joby T Easow
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Joby T Easow

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Salini Balan
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Salini Balan

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

P R Pramod
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P R Pramod

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Balamaniamma
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Balamaniamma

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Syamprakash
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Syamprakash

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

Seethathode is a picturesque, hilly Grama Panchayat located in the Konni taluk of Pathanamthitta district. In terms of area, it is one of the largest Grama Panchayats in Kerala.District: PathanamthittaTaluk: Konni (Previously, it was part of the Ranni taluk).Topography: This region is a part of the Western Ghats. A vast majority of the panchayat's total area consists of dense forests. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, steep mountains, and lush woodlands.Tourism (Main Attraction): Gavi, one of the most famous and highly sought-after eco-tourism destinations in Kerala, is situated within the Seethathode Grama Panchayat.Sabarigiri Hydroelectric Project: The Sabarigiri project, which is the second-largest hydroelectric project in Kerala, operates within this panchayat. Dams such as Kakki, Anathode, and Moozhiyar fall under its jurisdiction.Rivers: The major catchment areas of the Pamba River are located in this panchayat. Both the Pamba and Kakkad rivers are closely...

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History of Grama Panchayat

The name "Seethathode" is associated with a legend from the Ramayana. According to local belief, after being abandoned by Lord Rama, Goddess Sita reached this place during her exile. She is said to have washed her hands and feet and rested by a forest stream (thodu) here. It is believed that the place came to be known as "Seethathode" because of the stream that was touched and blessed by Goddess Sita.

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