History of Block Panchayat
Kottarakara holds a peerless position on the cultural and political map of Kerala. Renowned globally as the birthplace of Kathakali—the king of performing arts—it is also a stellar model of local governance and decentralization. Serving as the developmental backbone of the rural regions surrounding the Kottarakara, this Block Panchayat boasts centuries of royal heritage and a history of fierce anti-colonial resistance. Today, this local self-government body stands tall, driving the comprehensive progress of five rural panchayats—Veliyam, Pooyappally, Kareepra, Ezhukone, and Neduvathoor—by ensuring active public participation in local development.
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