History of Grama Panchayat
Chelakkara, traditionally known as the land filled with Chela (fig) trees and once a part of the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin, is a historically renowned region that bore witness to both Tipu Sultan’s military campaigns and the Indian freedom struggle. The cultural diversity of this region is vividly reflected in its religious festivals, such as the Anthimahakalan Kavu festival and the Kaliyaroad Nercha, which are celebrated harmoniously by people of various castes and religions. Traditional art forms like Kathakali and Tholpavakoothu (shadow puppetry) further enrich its heritage. Chelakkara has always been at the forefront of the Ayurvedic and Uzhichil (traditional massage) systems of medicine, as well as the library movement that sparked a cultural awakening. In 1929, the region's first panchayat committee...
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