Governing Body

Panchayat Name Koottilangadi
Term of the Governing Body 2025–2023
Panchayat President Smt. Rasna M
Vice President Shri. Mansoor V
Total Number of Members 22
Number of Wards 22

Governing Body Members

Sl. No.WardRepresentativeMobileDesignation
1PadinjattumuriSalmath7034306195Finance Standing Committee Member
2Padinjattumuri TownAsmabi E C9567539723Development Standing Committee Member
3UpparaparambuAbdul Saleem C H9633758363Welfare Standing Committee Member
4Pattiyil ParambuShafeeq V P8943700011Development Standing Committee Member
5Mankada PallippuramMansoor V9947447666Vice President & Finance Standing Committee Chairman
6MundayilpadiA K Yusuf9447266315Health & Education Standing Committee Member
7KanjamannaNaseema V P9946841940Health & Education Standing Committee Member
8VallikkapattaRashida K P9809944190Welfare Standing Committee Member
9PoozhikkunnuMuhammad Salim K9946379818Finance Standing Committee Member
10VennakkodeMuneera P9745837018Development Standing Committee Chairperson
11KozhinjilSahlath P9745938474Development Standing Committee Member
12KulapparambuRasna M9947020108President
13PerinthattiriAbdul Majid A9847372753Development Standing Committee Member
14ChelloorBaby Shana C H8606065972Health & Education Standing Committee Member
15KadooppuramSarafiyya6282197281Welfare Standing Committee Member
16KadukoorAbdul Naser M K9745019717Finance Standing Committee Member
17ParadiP K Sasidharan9605864796Welfare Standing Committee Member
18KadungoothJaffer C H9447427007Health & Education Standing Committee Member
19Koottilangadi TownAbdul Vahid P7306665414Finance Standing Committee Member
20MeruvinkunnuNaseera C K9633653612Health & Education Standing Committee Chairperson
21MottammalNoorudheen E C9447225705Welfare Standing Committee Chairman
22Padinjattumuri WestSufiyanath K9037585300Finance Standing Committee Member
Information on the Formation of the Governing Body

The Governing Body of the Grama Panchayat consists of elected representatives from the various wards of the Panchayat. The President and Vice President are elected from among the elected members in accordance with the provisions of the applicable local self-government laws and rules. The Governing Body provides overall leadership for the administration, development activities, and welfare programmes of the Grama Panchayat.

Duties of the President

The President is the head of the Governing Body of the Grama Panchayat. The major responsibilities of the President include presiding over meetings of the Governing Body, providing leadership in decision-making, and coordinating the administrative activities of the Panchayat. The President also provides leadership in development and public welfare activities and coordinates, as required, with various government departments and institutions.

Duties of the Vice President

The Vice President assists the President in administrative matters and supports the overall functioning of the Grama Panchayat. In the absence of the President, the Vice President performs the duties of the President as provided under the applicable laws and rules. The Vice President also participates in coordinating various Panchayat activities and in facilitating the implementation of decisions taken by the Governing Body.

Major Responsibilities of the Panchayat Governing Body

The Governing Body has various responsibilities aimed at ensuring the development and welfare of the people within the Panchayat. Its major responsibilities include:

  • Planning and implementing development programmes and projects of the Panchayat.

  • Preparing and approving the annual plan and budget.

  • Improving basic infrastructure and public services such as drinking water, sanitation, waste management, and roads.

  • Coordinating various welfare schemes and social security programmes.

  • Taking necessary measures for public health and environmental protection.

  • Managing the revenue and expenditure of the Panchayat in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Considering the suggestions and recommendations of the Gram Sabha and taking appropriate follow-up action.

  • Monitoring and supporting the functioning of various Standing Committees.

  • Effectively implementing government schemes and directions relating to local self-government.

  • Considering public complaints and requests and taking appropriate action in accordance with the law.

  • Ensuring transparency, accountability, and public participation in the administration of the Panchayat.