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Act and Rule

The main objective of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act is to strengthen democracy through local self-government institutions and implement local development activities with the active participation of the rural people. It makes the Gram Sabha and the Panchayat the main centers of activity, plans are made...

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Development Perspective

To create a self-respecting and self-sufficient rural society through sustainable and integrated development. To provide services to the people in a time-bound manner.

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Waste Management Systems

Waste Management Systems - Summary Waste management is an important system that ensures cleanliness and public health. Waste is segregated at source into organic, inorganic and hazardous. Organic waste is treated through composting, vermicomposting and biogas. Inorganic waste is collected and subjected to...

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Governing Body

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Santhosh Kumar S

President

Sency V

Vice President & Chairperson Standing Committee for finance

Sanil Kumar

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

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Chairperson, Standing Committee for Welfare

Adv M Safeerkutti

Chairman, Standing Committee for Health and Education

Afsal PN

Secretary, Block Panchayat

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About Us

At a glance

Varkala Block Panchayat is located in the northwestern part of the capital district of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala and shares a border with Kollam district. Varkala Block Panchayat, which includes the gram panchayats of Cherunniyur, Ottor, Manambur, Chemmaruthi, Elakamon, Edava and Vettur, is a meeting place for various caste and religious groups with its natural beauty and biodiversity. The headquarters of Varkala Block Panchayat is located within the limits of Cherunniyur Grama Panchayat. Various services are provided in the office at Dalavapuram. The services of the Scheduled Caste Development Office are available for the upliftment of the Scheduled Castes. Along with this, the Women and Child Development Office, Assistant Director Agriculture Office, Dairy Extension Office and Veterinary Hospital are functioning. District: Thiruvananthapuram Taluk: Varkala Block Panchayat Headquarters: Cherunniyur Year of establishment: 1954 Legislative...