Kolazhy Grama Panchayat
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.
Kolazhy Grama Panchayat Kolazhy GP | |
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Grama Panchayat | |
Kolazhy Pooram festival | |
| Coordinates: 10°35′06″N 76°12′56″E / 10.585016°N 76.215475°ECoordinates: 10°35′06″N 76°12′56″E / 10.585016°N 76.215475°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Taluk | Thrissur |
| Block | Puzhakkal Block Panchayat |
| 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) | - Tirur (Mulagunnathukavu) PO |
| Telephone code | +91-487 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-08 |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen Am) |
| Website | http://lsgkerala.in/kolazhypanchayat/ |
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.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Kolazhy had a population of 8445. 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 6 years of age. The majority of population are migrated here for residential purposes, as they are employed in Govt. & Private Sector.
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]