Map 2026
1. Introduction
In accordance with the provisions of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, the ward delimitation procedures for Meenachil Grama Panchayat in Kottayam district have been completed, establishing 14 constituencies (wards). The objective of this delimitation is to ensure a balanced distribution of population and enhance the efficiency of public representation.
2. List of Wards and Population
Ward No. | Ward Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
1 | Parappally | 1,124 |
2 | Kizhaparayar | 1,154 |
3 | Vilangupara | 1,103 |
4 | Edamattom | 1,178 |
5 | Poovathodu | 1,202 |
6 | Chathamkulam | 1,208 |
7 | Vilakkumadom | 1,235 |
8 | Paika | 1,317 |
9 | Poovarany | 1,320 |
10 | Mukalelpeedika | 1,293 |
11 | Kochukottaram | 1,308 |
12 | Palakkadu | 1,088 |
13 | Vilikkummaruth | 1,121 |
14 | Meenachil | 1,211 |
3. Key Findings
Population Analysis
Total Wards: 14
Most Populous Ward: Poovarany (1,320)
Second Place: Peka (1,317)
Third Place: Kochukottaram (1,308)
Least Populous Ward: Palaakkad (1,088)
Second Place: Vilangupara (1,103)
Third Place: Vilakkumaruthu (1,121)
Demographic Balance
The population across wards ranges from 1,088 to 1,320. This indicates an effort to ensure roughly equal population representation across all wards, with minimal demographic disparity among them.
4. Geographical Features
According to the records:
The Meenachil River serves as the primary natural boundary of the panchayat.
Boundaries of several wards are defined based on rivers, streams, bridges, roads, junctions, and panchayat limits.
The panchayat shares borders with Thidanad Panchayat, Bharananganam region, Pala Municipality, and Elikkulam Panchayat.
