History of Edakkara Grama Panchayat, Malappuram

Historical overview

Edakkara is a locality in Nilambur taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala. Its early history is linked with Nilambur Kovilakam, whose land was divided into 18 Cherikkals (similar to today’s ward system). Edakkara Panchayat was in the East Cherikkal. [1]

Migration and infrastructure developments mark Edakkara’s mid-20th century history: in 1920 Edakkara became a migrator’s heaven; a Government Higher Secondary School was established in 1946; a Post Office was opened in 1940; a Navodaya library started in 1957. [1]

Edakkara Village was formed during 1963–1964. The first election of Edakkara Panchayat occurred in 1963, Savior Master became the first President. Later, Vazhikkadavu Panchayat was formed by dividing Edakkara in 1969 and Moothedam Panchayat in 1978; by 1981 a health centre, a registration office and an electricity office had become a reality. [1]

Timeline

1920

Edakkara became a migrator’s heaven. [1]
1940

Inception of the Post Office in the region. [1]
1946

Government Higher Secondary School established. [1]
1957

Navodaya library started in Edakkara. [1]
1963–1964

Edakkara Village formed. [1]
1963

First election of Edakkara Panchayat; Savior Master became the first President. [1]
1969

Vazhikkadavu Panchayat formed by dividing Edakkara Panchayat. [1]
1978

Vazhikkadavu Panchayat divided again to form Moothedam Panchayat. [1]
1981

Health centre, Registration office and Electricity office became a reality. [1]

Sources

[1] Edakkara — English Wikipedia contributors

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