Moonniyur
Grama Panchayat

Malappuram District
Unauthorized boards and banners are prohibited within the limits of Moonniyur Grama Panchayat. A spot fine of ₹5,000 per board will be imposed for any violations.

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Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for administering the affairs of the Panchayati Raj Institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it is the principal governing body responsible for implementing the decisions of the Grama Sabha and carrying out the day-to-day administration of the Panchayat.Main Components of a Panchayat1. PresidentThe President is the head of the Panchayat. The President presides over Panchayat meetings, provides leadership, and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat.2. Vice-PresidentThe Vice-President performs the duties of the President in the absence of the President and assists the President in the administration of the Panchayat.3. Ward MembersWard Members are the elected representatives chosen...

Panchayat Meeting Standing Committee Meeting Decisions (Old)
Rajan P
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Rajan P

President

Naseeba AK
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Naseeba AK

Vice President & Chairman Standing Committee for finance

Abdul Azeez M
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Abdul Azeez M

Chairman, Standing Committee for development

Moideen Kutty K
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Moideen Kutty K

Chairman,Standing Committee for Welfare

Jasmin
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Jasmin

Chairman,Standing Committee for Health and Education

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At a glance

District: Malappuram, Block: Tirurangadi, Area: 22.66 sq. km, Number of Wards: 24, Population: 38,688, Male Population: 19,008, Female Population: 19,680, Population Density: 1,727 persons per sq. km, Female–Male Ratio: 1,035 females per 1,000 males, Overall Literacy Rate: 86.18%, Male Literacy Rate: 91.84%, Female Literacy Rate: 80.53%, Source: Census Data, 2001

The Panchayat that utilized LIFE Mission funds

The Panchayat that fully spent the entire amount allocated for LIFE housing construction in the year 2024-25

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History of Grama Panchayat

Moonniyur is a Grama Panchayat of significant historical and cultural importance. Flanked by the Kadalundi River and the Kizhakkan Thodu (Eastern Stream), the region developed into a prosperous agricultural area in ancient times. Paddy cultivation and traditional upland farming were the primary means of livelihood for the people. The Chelapuram market played a pivotal role in the village's commercial and economic growth. Ancient places of worship, such as the Velimukku Subramanya Temple and the Muttichira Juma Masjid, reflect the village's religious and cultural heritage. The incident involving the 'Muttichira Shuhadas' (martyrs) in 1841 is regarded as a significant chapter in the struggle against British rule. Many residents of Moonniyur actively participated in the 1921 Malabar Rebellion, the Khilafat...

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May 13, 2026

Kaliyattam Grand Festival

The “Moonniyur Kaliyatta Mahotsavam” refers to the traditional Kaliyattam or Thira festival held in the Moonniyur region of Malappuram district. Celebrated in conjunction with local temples, the festival’s main attractions include Thira, Kolam, Chendamelam, and various cultural performances.

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