Udumbannoor Grama Panchayat

The Udumbannoor Grama Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of the Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it is the main governing body that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages the day-to-day administration.Udumbannoor Grama Panchayat, located in Idukki district, covers an area of 87 sq. km and has a population of 23,859 (as per the 2011 Census). The Panchayat consists of 17 wards. Following the local body elections held in December 2025, Smt. Jiji Surendran assumed office as the President, and Smt. Shemeena A.S. took charge as the Vice President.The main components of the Panchayat are as follows:President: The head of the Panchayat. The President presides...

Jiji Surendran

President, Udumbannoor Gramapanchayat

Shameena A S

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Naicy Denil

Chairperson, Standing Committee for development

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Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

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Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

Sujatha M U

Secretary, Grama Panchayat

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Udumbannoor Grama Panchayat – A Brief Note

Udumbannoor Grama Panchayat – A Brief NoteUdumbannoor Grama Panchayat is an important village panchayat situated in Thodupuzha Taluk of Idukki district. Established in 1953, the Panchayat has achieved a notable position in development activities, agriculture, and social progress. The revenue villages included under the Panchayat are Udumbannoor and Neyyassery. Administratively, it is a part of the Elamdesam Block Panchayat and the local self-government system of Idukki district.The Panchayat covers an area of 87 square kilometers and, according to the 2011 Census, has a population of 23,859 people, including 12,030 women and 11,829 men. The Panchayat consists of 16 wards and 7,014 houses. The population of children below six years of age is 2,745.In terms of social composition, the Scheduled Caste population is 945, while the Scheduled Tribe population is 2,702. The Panchayat is also advanced in the field of education, with a literate population of 19,433.At present, Smt. Jiji...

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History of Udumbannoor Grama Panchayat

Udumbannoor Grama Panchayat has a rich historical, cultural, and social heritage. About 750 years ago, this region was under the rule of the Keezhmalai Raja and later came under the kingdoms of Thekkumkoor and Vadakkumkoor. Ancient temples such as Amayapra Temple, Velur Temple, and Thattakkuzha Temple, along with the remains of old forts, still stand as symbols of its historical legacy. Indigenous tribal communities like the Oorali, Arayan, and Mannan groups have lived here since ancient times. Agriculture and forest resources have traditionally shaped the social life of the region. Areas that were once dense forests have now transformed into teak plantations and agricultural lands. Freedom fighters and personalities who excelled in arts and sports have contributed greatly to the cultural identity of...

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May 29, 2026

Udumbannoor – Social and Cultural History

Udumbannoor – Social, Cultural and Historical BackgroundUdumbannoor is a region with a rich social, cultural, and historical heritage. More than seven centuries ago, the area was ruled by the Keezhmalai Raja. Later, the kingdoms of Thekkumkoor and Vadakkumkoor alternately governed this region....

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