Edava Grama Panchayat
Documented local history
Thiruvananthapuram district · Varkala taluk
Historical overview
1726: Under Attingal queen's permission, the English built a powder magazine at Idav, indicating early colonial activity in the Idav locality. [1]
1942: The Vivekanandavilasam Library was established; Idav also housed what Kerala described as its best Arabic printing press, later known as Press Mook. [1]
1952-53: Edava Panchayat was constituted, with Muhammad Haneef as its first president. [1]
Timeline
- 1726
English built a powder magazine at Idav with Attingal queen's permission. [1]
- 1942
Vivekanandavilasam Library established; Idav housed Kerala's best Arabic printing press, later known as Press Mook. [1]
- 1945
In 1945, independence movement participants and State Congress leaders were given reception at Kappil Venkulam; the Hilal publication from Idav supported the Khilafat movement. [1]
- 1952-53
The Edava Panchayat came into existence; Muhammad Haneef was its first president. [1]
Sources
- [1] ഇടവ ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് — Malayalam Wikipedia contributors
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