Map 2025
Key Information
1. Number of Wards in the Panchayat
Chottanikkara Grama Panchayat has 17 elected members, who are chosen through direct elections. Accordingly, the Panchayat is divided into 17 electoral constituencies (wards).
2. Purpose of Ward Delimitation
The ward delimitation was undertaken with the following objectives:
- To redefine ward boundaries based on population and geographical area.
- To clearly demarcate the boundaries of each ward.
- To ensure the smooth and systematic conduct of local self-government elections.
Wards of Chottanikkara Grama Panchayat
| Ward No. | Ward Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kadungamangalam | 1,244 |
| 2 | Pallimala | 1,215 |
| 3 | Kanichira | 1,400 |
| 4 | Ambadimala | 1,432 |
| 5 | Chottanikkara Town | 1,327 |
| 6 | Chottanikkara | 1,430 |
| 7 | Aashupathrippadi | 1,225 |
| 8 | Thekkineth Nirappu | 1,428 |
| 9 | Kidangayam | 1,430 |
| 10 | Thalakkode | 1,394 |
| 11 | Palace | 1,419 |
| 12 | Eruveli | 1,373 |
| 13 | Vattukunnu | 1,312 |
| 14 | Manjakkad | 1,242 |
| 15 | Chanthapparambu | 1,227 |
| 16 | Kureekkad | 1,314 |
| 17 | Namboorishan Mala | 1,244 |
Notable Features
- Ambadimala Ward has the highest population, with 1,432 residents.
- It is closely followed by Chottanikkara (1,430), Kidangayam (1,430), and Thekkineth Nirappu (1,428).
- Pallimala Ward has the lowest population, with 1,215 residents.
Summary Report
As per the 2025 Delimitation Commission Order, Chottanikkara Grama Panchayat has been reorganized into 17 wards. The boundaries of each ward have been defined based on roads, streams, rivers, and other geographical features. The delimitation was carried out to maintain balanced representation by keeping the population of each ward within a range of approximately 1,200 to 1,430 residents, thereby ensuring equitable democratic representation and effective local governance.
