As per the provisions of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, the number of elected representatives in Keezhmad Grama Panchayat has been fixed at 22. Accordingly, the Panchayat has been divided into 22 wards (constituencies), and their boundaries have been finalized and officially notified.
2. Objectives of Ward Reorganization
To ensure proportional representation based on population.
To reduce population imbalances among wards.
To improve the efficiency of administration and development planning.
To enhance public participation in local governance.
3. List of Wards
The 22 wards of the Panchayat are:
Thottumugham West
Thottumugham
Keeramkunnu
Kuttamassery
Kuttamassery Centre
Kuttamassery East
Chalakkal
Chalakkal Centre
Chalakkal East
Nalam Mēl
Chakkankulangara
Keezhmad
Kunnumpuram
Keezhmad Centre
Oonangamveli
Chunangamveli Centre
Chunangamveli West
Ashokapuram North
Erumathala
Thottumugham South
Edayappuram
Edayappuram West
4. Population Analysis
Each ward has a population ranging approximately from 1,500 to 1,826, indicating an effort to maintain population balance among the wards.
Wards with the Highest Population
Ward
Population
Chalakkal Centre
1,826
Keeramkunnu
1,821
Keezhmad
1,758
Kunnumpuram
1,753
Wards with the Lowest Population
Ward
Population
Chunangamveli
1,516
Thottumugham South
1,527
Chalakkal East
1,543
Chunangamveli Centre
1,543
5. Geographical Observations
A major portion of the Panchayat’s northern boundary is associated with the Periyar River.
The boundaries of many wards have been defined based on roads, streams, canals, and bridges.
Wards sharing a direct boundary with Aluva Municipality are located in the western part of the Panchayat.
The ward arrangement includes both urbanizing areas and predominantly rural regions.
6. Development Significance
This ward reorganization will facilitate the more effective implementation of:
Panchayat elections,
Ward-based development projects,
Infrastructure development,
Distribution of welfare schemes,
Participatory governance systems.
Conclusion
The new division of 22 wards in Keezhmad Grama Panchayat has been designed with the objectives of achieving population balance and improving administrative efficiency. The use of clear geographical markers such as the Periyar River, major roads, canals, and streams to define ward boundaries enhances administrative clarity and facilitates better governance and development planning.
