Institutional Structure
Erattupetta Block Panchayat
Establishment & Organizational Structure
🏛 Establishment
- Erattupetta Block is a region situated in the eastern part of Kottayam district, bordering Idukki district.
- Location: The Erattupetta Block comprises a land area of 282.51 sq. km, sharing borders with Idukki district to the east and the Pampady, Lalam, and Kanjirappally blocks to the north and south.
- Jurisdiction: The Block Panchayat includes the Grama Panchayats of Teekoy, Thalappalam, Thidanad, Thalanad, Poonjar, Poonjar Thekkekkara, Melukavu, Moonnilavu
👥 Elected Body
- The Block Panchayat consists of 14 elected wards (divisions).
- The President and Vice President are elected from among the 14 elected members by majority vote.
- Reservation is provided for Women and Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) in accordance with the provisions of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act.
📋 Standing Committees
- Finance Standing Committee
- Development Standing Committee
- Public Works Standing Committee
- Health & Education Standing Committee
🏢 Official Wing
- Block Development Officer (BDO): The BDO serves as the Secretary of the Block Panchayat and functions as its Chief Executive Officer.
- Other Officials: Officers from departments such as Agriculture, Agricultural Development, Social Welfare and other line departments assist in planning, implementing and monitoring various development programmes at the block level.
