At a Single Glance
Nadapuram Grama Panchayat is a village panchayat covering an area of 20.44 square kilometres, located in Nadapuram Revenue Village of Thuneri Block in Vadakara Taluk, Kozhikode District. It has an urban character. According to the latest Census, the panchayat has a population of 18,700 males and 21,530 females, including 847 people belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.
The panchayat is predominantly a commercial-agricultural area. A significant proportion of the men work abroad, and consequently, foreign remittances constitute the main source of income for many families in the panchayat.
The geographical terrain of the panchayat consists of highland areas, slopes, and plains. In earlier times, paddy cultivation was widespread in the area, but today many of the paddy fields have been converted into homestead plots. Around 22 hectares of paddy land currently remain fallow. Coconut cultivation is common, along with intercrops such as banana, tapioca, colocasia, and elephant yam.
Although agriculture was the main occupation of the people in the past, young people are now increasingly engaged in the construction sector and other occupations. The northern boundary of the panchayat is adjacent to the Mahé River. The Thayyil Thazhe, Para, Pulikkool, and Kakkamvalli streams flow through the central part of the panchayat. There are numerous streams, wells, and ponds, ensuring adequate water availability in most parts of the panchayat. However, certain areas are still prone to drought.
Nadapuram is a densely populated panchayat with 22 wards. Grama Sabhas are active and help ensure that development activities reach the grassroots level. Alongside them, Ayalsabhas are also functioning to facilitate more efficient and practical interventions. However, the Ayalsabhas currently do not have any formal rules or regulatory framework.
Therefore, the following suggestions are submitted for framing rules and a structured framework for the Ayalsabhas in order to make their activities more effective and efficient.
