History of Grama Panchayat
History of Chelembra Grama Panchayat The origin of the place name “Chelembra” is not clearly known. However, the elders have passed down several stories about the origins of the names of places such as Kolakkuth, Ambalapparamba, Pullipparamba, Kakkanchery, Idimuzhikkal, and Perunneri in this Panchayat. On the way to Elannummal Temple, one can see a large pond. Since the pond was dug in the past with the permission of the Maharajas, the place came to be known as “Kulamkuthi.” Gradually, Kulamkuthi came to be known as “Kolakkuth.” The place name “Pullipparamba” may have originated either from the meaning that it was an area covered with grass or from the belief that tigers once descended into the area. Kakkanchery is believed to have been named after the area where Kakkanchery Bhattathiripad lived, while the...
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June 15, 2026
Notice
NOTICE As per the order dated 22/04/2026 issued by the Local Self Government (RD) Department, all commercial/industrial establishments and enterprises functioning within the limits of Chelembra Grama Panchayat, as well as all industries functioning in government-controlled...
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