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At present, Chendamangalam Grama Panchayat comprises the following 19 wards:
| Ward No. | Ward Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gothuruth – Vadakkethuruthu | 1,550 |
| 2 | Gothuruth | 1,535 |
| 3 | Chathedam – Kurumbathuruthu | 1,165 |
| 4 | Kurumbathuruthu – C.P. Thuruthu | 1,423 |
| 5 | Kunjavarathuruthu | 1,544 |
| 6 | Chendamangalam | 1,713 |
| 7 | Valiya Pazhampillithuruthu | 1,458 |
| 8 | Kizhakkumpuram | 1,664 |
| 9 | Kottayil Kovilakam | 1,484 |
| 10 | Palathuruthu | 1,633 |
| 11 | Thekkumpuram | 1,535 |
| 12 | Arankavu | 1,659 |
| 13 | Karimpadam | 1,564 |
| 14 | Manakkodam | 1,604 |
| 15 | Vadakkumpuram | 1,573 |
| 16 | Koottukad | 1,547 |
| 17 | Kochangadi | 1,564 |
| 18 | Gothuruth – Thekkethuruthu | 1,481 |
| 19 | Kadalvathuruthu | 1,630 |
1. Population Balance
The population of the wards generally ranges between 1,400 and 1,700, helping to ensure relatively equal representation for residents across all wards.
2. Ward with the Highest Population
Ward 6 – Chendamangalam
Population: 1,713
This is the most populous ward in the Panchayat.
3. Ward with the Lowest Population
Ward 3 – Chathedam–Kurumbathuruthu
Population: 1,165
This is the least populous ward in the Panchayat.
4. Geographical Basis of Ward Formation
Ward boundaries have been determined based on natural and administrative features such as:
- The Periyar River
- Canals and waterways
- Major roads and bridges
- Panchayat boundaries
This approach enhances administrative efficiency and facilitates better local governance.
5. Special Consideration for Island Areas
Separate wards have been created for island and riverine regions such as:
- Gothuruth
- Kurumbathuruthu
- Palathuruthu
- Kunjavarathuruthu
- Kadalvathuruthu
This reflects the need to address the unique developmental requirements of communities living in water-surrounded areas.
Administrative Significance
This ward division will serve as the basis for upcoming local self-government elections. The delimitation of wards:
- Improves democratic representation.
- Enables targeted implementation of development projects.
- Facilitates more effective resolution of local issues.
- Ensures equitable allocation of resources based on population.
Conclusion
According to the Final Order of the Delimitation Commission, 2025, Chendamangalam Grama Panchayat has been reorganized into 19 wards. The ward restructuring has been carried out by considering factors such as population balance, geographical characteristics, transportation connectivity, and natural boundaries.
This reorganization will serve as a guiding framework for future local body elections and the planning and implementation of developmental activities within the Panchayat.
