Institutional history
Located in Meenachil taluk of Kottayam district, Erattupetta Block Panchayat is a local administrative center with a history of hilly development and spice trade.
Geographical and cultural roots
Poonjar Dynasty Period
The area got its name Erattupetta as it is the 'place of twin rivers' where the Meenachil and Pootattar rivers meet. This area, which was ruled by the ancient Poonjar dynasty, was a major trading center for spices from Tamil Nadu and the Idukki high range areas and was the gateway to the high range.
Community Development Block Formation
1950 - 1960
The Erattupetta Block Development Office (BDO) has started functioning with centralized development objectives as part of the rural development schemes of the Government of India.
Change to a constitutional institution
1995
In accordance with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment of 1992 and the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act of 1994, the Erattupetta Block Panchayat became part of the popular three-tier Panchayat Raj system with elected representatives in October 1995
People's Planning Movement
1997
With the implementation of People's Planning in Kerala, the Block Panchayat was given more economic and administrative powers. There was a great progress in rural road networks, drinking water projects, and assistance to farmer
Formation of Erattupetta Municipality
2015
With the elevation of Erattupetta Grama Panchayat to a municipality, the town area came under the municipality. However, the block panchayat headquarters continued to remain in Erattupetta.
