1. Executive Summary

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:

1. Thottumugham West
2. Thottumugham
3. Keeramkunnu
4. Kuttamassery
5. Kuttamassery Centre
6. Kuttamassery East
7. Chalakkal
8. Chalakkal Centre
9. Chalakkal East
10. Nalam Mēl
11. Chakkankulangara
12. Keezhmad
13. Kunnumpuram
14. Keezhmad Centre
15. Oonangamveli
16. Chunangamveli Centre
17. Chunangamveli West
18. Ashokapuram North
19. Erumathala
20. Thottumugham South
21. Edayappuram
22. 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

Wards with the Lowest Population

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.