The state-level inauguration of Operation Toofan 2.0 will be held on 28 September 2026 at A.R. Nagar Grama Panchayat, and will be inaugurated by the Hon. Home Minister of Kerala, Shri Ramesh Chennithala.

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Panchayat

Edavanna Grama Panchayat is a collective body of elected people’s representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of Panchayat Raj institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it is the principal body that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages the day-to-day administration.The main components of the Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. The President presides over meetings and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Performs the duties of the President in the President’s absence.Ward Members: Elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Committees formed to facilitate the decision-making process of the Panchayat on matters such as finance, development, welfare,...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
Suneera Samad
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Suneera Samad

President

Sajid Kalathingal
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Sajid Kalathingal

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Rajitha Mannasseri
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Rajitha Mannasseri

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Lukhman V
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Lukhman V

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Nusratha Bheegam
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Nusratha Bheegam

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Gokul D G
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Gokul D G

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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At a glance

Edavanna Grama PanchayatEdavanna Grama Panchayat consists of 24 wards and is a region where the traditional timber industry has continued to thrive. Situated on both banks of the Chaliyar River, Edavanna is a land steeped in history, bordered by the Panchayats of Oorngattiri, Mambad, Thiruvali, Thrikkalangode, and Kavanur.Formation: 01.01.1962Number of Wards: 24Area: 51.2 sq. kmParliamentary Constituency: WayanadMember of Parliament: Smt. Priyanka GandhiAssembly Constituency: EranadMember of Legislative Assembly (MLA): Shri P.K. BasheerDistrict: MalappuramDistrict Panchayat Divisions: Edavanna, ThrikkalangodeDistrict Panchayat Members: K.T. Ashraf, P.H. ShameemBlock Panchayat Divisions: Edavanna, Pathappiriyam, Pannippara, PoovathikkalBlock Panchayat Members: C.T. Abdurahiman, V.P. Lukhman, V. Haider, Hasna M.Taluk: EranadVillages: Edavanna, PerakamannaPopulationTotal Population: 46,128 (2011 Census)Male: 22,396Female: 23,732Scheduled Caste Population: 5,345Male: 2,623Female:...

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History of Grama Panchayat

Edavanna Grama Panchayat is a village panchayat with a **rich history and diverse cultural heritage**. This region, which served as a corridor between the **Nilambur forests and the Kozhikode coast**, attracted various communities due to the importance of the **Chaliyar River and its forest resources**. **Religious harmony, festivals, renaissance movements, and library activities** played a significant role in the social development of Edavanna. The **timber trade, furniture industry, and sand mining** were among the major sources of livelihood in the region. The Panchayat was **established on January 1, 1962**, and today it has **24 wards** and a rich social and cultural heritage.

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May 13, 2026

Thufaan (2.0) Panchayat-level activities launched.

Operation Thufaan – Phase Two. Along with the state-level inauguration of grassroots anti-drug public movements through Local Self-Government Institutions, which was conducted by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala at A.R. Nagar Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district at 11:00 AM on Monday,...

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