At a glance
Elamdesam Block Panchayat
📍 State: Kerala
📍 District: Idukki
📍 Lok Sabha Constituency: Idukki
📍 Legislative Assembly Constituency: Thodupuzha
📍 Taluk: Thodupuzha
🏛️ Block Panchayat: Elamdesam
🏘️ Grama Panchayats under the Block:
• Alakode
• Karimannoor
• Kodikulam
• Kudayathoor
• Udumbannoor
• Vannappuram
• Velliyamattom
👥 Population (2011): 1,10,421
🌍 Area: 187.22 square kilometres
🌿 Key Features:
• The scenic natural beauty of Malankara Dam and its reservoir
• The gateway to Idukki, a region known for its rich agricultural heritage
• A major production centre for crops such as rubber, pepper, coconut, banana and tapioca
• A region that prioritises environmental conservation and sustainable development
• A local self-government institution committed to digital governance and public participation
• Significant development initiatives in education, healthcare, social welfare, drinking water supply and sanitation
🎯 Mission:
To ensure quality public services through people's participation, transparency and a strong commitment to sustainable development.
🌱 Vision:
To become a model Block Panchayat that ensures social justice and economic progress while conserving natural resources.
