The Grama Sabha of Meppayur Grama Panchayat relating to the 2025–26 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Social Audit and Operation Toofan 2.0 will be held from October 7 to 12, 2026.

MEPPAYUR GRAMAPANCHAYAT

Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives formed to carry out the administrative functions of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Gram Panchayat, it is the main committee responsible for implementing the decisions of the Gram Sabha and managing day-to-day governance.Main components of a Panchayat:President:The head of the Panchayat. Presides over meetings and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President:Performs the duties of the President in their absence.Ward Members:Elected representatives from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees:Sub-committees formed to facilitate decision-making in specific areas such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.

NIBITHA T

PRESIDENT

SUNIL VADAKKAYIL

VICE PRESIDENT ,CHAIRPERSON FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE

ANOOJA K K

CHAIRPERSON DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE

LIJEESH N

CHAIRPERSON WELFARE STANDING COMMITTEE

JASLA KOMMILERI

CHAIRPERSON HEALTH AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE

AVYA P S

SECRETARY GRAMAPANCHAYAT

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At a glance

Taluk: Koyilandy
District: Kozhikode

Block: Melady
Assembly Constituency: Perambra
Number of Wards: 17

Villages: Meppayur, Kozhukallur
Total Population (2011 Census): 27,929

Area: 23.37 sq. km.

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History of Grama Panchayat

History of Meppayyur Meppayyur has a rich and distinctive history shaped by its social, political, cultural and agricultural traditions. The region was originally part of the Kurumbranad royal dynasty and later became part of Kurumbranad Taluk established during the British period. Payyormal, Paleri, Meppayyur and neighbouring areas were historically under the rule of the Payyor Nairs. Agriculture was the traditional foundation of life in Meppayyur, with large areas of land historically held by prominent landlords. The 1920s marked an important period in the region's social and political awakening. The national movement gained strength, along with campaigns against untouchability, the Salt Satyagraha and adult education initiatives. E. C. Appu Nambiar was a prominent leader of the social reform...

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September 29, 2026

Thufan Badge Distribution at Meppayyur Grama Panchayat

As part of the state-level inauguration of Operation Thufan 2.0, Thufan badges were distributed at the Meppayyur Grama Panchayat Office. Mr. Sreejith P. K., Sub-Inspector of Police, Meppayyur, presented the Thufan badge to Ms. Avya, Grama Panchayat Secretary, as part of the inauguration programme.