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Sholayur Grama Panchayat

Palakkad district  · Mannarkkad taluk  · Attapady block

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Source: Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala · checked 18 September 2026

About

Sholayur Grama Panchayat lies in Mannarkkad taluk, administered under Attapady block panchayat in Palakkad district. It falls within the Mannarkkad legislative assembly constituency. The grama panchayat has 14 elected ward members, a population of 17,207 (2011 Census) and an area of 150.7 sq km.

Revenue villages

2 villages listed for this local body

  • Sholayur
  • Kottathara

Source: Kerala LSGD Grama Panchayat directory

Agriculture & Kudumbashree support

Official statewide programmes that residents may explore; these are not claims about enterprises operating in this local body.

Micro Enterprises and Non-Farm Marketing

Kudumbashree offers a programme focused on micro enterprises and non-farm marketing. It aims to help women members start, grow, and market small businesses through Kudumbashree’s network of NHGs (women’s neighbourhood groups). The scheme em…

Checked 19 Oct 2026

Kudumbashree Farm Livelihood

Kudumbashree Farm Livelihood focuses on farm activities and collective farming, with features such as area incentives, Agri Nutri Garden, Plant Nursery - Jaivika, and support for medium- and small-scale units. It includes activities like an…

Checked 20 Oct 2026

Administrative details

District
Palakkad
Taluk
Mannarkkad
Block Panchayat
Attapady
Assembly Constituency
Mannarkkad
Parliamentary Constituency
Palakkad
Ward members
14
Area
150.67 km²
Population (2011)
17,207
Households
6,649

MLA — Mannarkkad

N Samsudheen
Indian Union Muslim League
9447340892

Revenue village contacts

Official
Kottathara (Palakkad) Village Office
HARIKUMAR R Village Officer 8547615224 [email protected]
CMO Kerala Offices Connected · checked 17 Oct 2026 ↗

Common questions

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How many wards are in Sholayur Grama Panchayat?

Sholayur Grama Panchayat has 14 wards.

Where is Sholayur Grama Panchayat?

It is in Mannarkkad taluk, Attapady block panchayat, Palakkad district, Kerala.

Which revenue villages are listed under Sholayur?

The listed revenue villages are Sholayur, Kottathara.

Which Assembly constituency includes Sholayur?

It is listed under the Mannarkkad Assembly constituency.

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Emergency & essential services

Kerala-wide official helplines

These are statewide helplines. In an immediate emergency, call 112.

Nearest fire & rescue stations

Verified contacts from Kerala Fire & Rescue Services

Official
  • Kanjikode

    Fire & Rescue Station near FCRI, Kanjikode, Kerala 678623

    36.3 km straight-line distance

    +914912569702
  • Chittur

    Fire & Rescue Station Bunglowparambu Tattamangalam Kerala 678102

    47.9 km straight-line distance

    +914923222499

Official station contacts, refreshed weekly. Distance is approximate; for an immediate emergency call 112.

Nearby Akshaya centres

Official Kerala Akshaya directory · within 25 km

Official

Source: Akshaya Kerala official centre directory · refreshed weekly

Upcoming festivals & cultural events

Officially listed events in Palakkad district

Official

Source: Kerala Tourism festival calendar · refreshed weekly. These are district-level listings and are not claimed to occur inside this local body. Grama Sabha dates appear only when an official reusable schedule is available.

Coordinates

11.1178, 76.7465

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