History of Ezhikkara Grama Panchayat, Ernakulam

Historical overview

Early educational infrastructure included Kudippallikkoodugal (Kudippallikoodu) as initial centers; the first school was established on a 29-cent plot donated by Govind Punikkar at Chittappuram, and by that period Kedamangalam and Nantiyattukunna also started schools. [2]

Historically, a caste-based social order prevailed, with prominent Tharavads dating to the early 18th century and associated with traditional Kerala housing and agrarian practices; the record notes religious and cultural structures such as temples and mosques, including a St Vincent Ferrer church and Kedamangalam Juma Masjid noted for several centuries. [1][2]

Timeline

early 18th century

Tharavads in Ezhikkara date from the early 18th century, described as prominent and old, with distinctive Nalukettu/Ettukettu architecture and tied to regional landholding and cultural practices. [1]
circa 200 years ago

Chathanad St Vincent Ferrer Church established, noted as one of the earliest churches in Kerala. [2]
circa 200 years ago

Kedamangalam Juma Masjid established, an Islam-based place of worship with about two centuries of history. [2]
circa 100 years ago

First school established on a 29-cent plot donated by Govind Punikkar at Chittappuram; Kedamangalam and Nantiyattukunna also started schools around this time. [2]

Sources

[1] Ezhikkara — English Wikipedia contributors
[2] ഏഴിക്കര ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് — Malayalam Wikipedia contributors

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