History of Grama Panchayat
### Summary of Vallachira Grama Panchayat Vallachira Grama Panchayat was formed after the establishment of Arattupuzha Panchayat in 1940. Paraykkal Varith was the first President, followed by Mullappilly Govindankutty Nair, who served from 1953 to 1979 through democratic elections. In 1978, Avinissery Village was separated to form Avinissery Panchayat, and K.W. Kesavan Elayathu served as President from 1979 to 1985. Historically, most lands in Vallachira and Arattupuzha belonged to Brahmaswom and Devaswom authorities. The name “Vallachira” is believed to have originated from a large pond (“chira”) built by Vallabhan Chettiar near the Bhagavathi Temple. Several local leaders, including K.W. Kesavan Elayathu and Mullappilly Govindankutty Nair, actively supported the Indian freedom struggle and...
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