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Idukki District Panchayat

It is a common belief that the name "Idukki" is derived from the Malayalam word "Idukku" (which means a narrow gorge or gap). Since the district is full of steep mountain gorges, this explanation is quite logical.

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The main objective of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act is to strengthen democracy through local self-government institutions and implement local development activities with the active participation of the rural people. It makes the Gram Sabha and the Panchayat the main centers of activity, plans are made...

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Idukki District – IntroductionOrigin of the NameThe name "Idukki" is believed to have been derived from the Malayalam word "Idukku", meaning a narrow gorge or mountain pass. The name is considered appropriate because the district is characterized by numerous mountain passes and valleys.Formation of the DistrictDate of Formation: 26 January 1972Idukki was once the largest district in Kerala by area.Later, after the formation of Pathanamthitta District and the transfer of Mankulam Grama Panchayat to Ernakulam District, Idukki became the second-largest district in Kerala, after Palakkad, in terms of geographical area.AreaTotal Area: 4,358 square kilometres (km²)BoundariesNorth: Thrissur District and Tamil NaduEast: Tamil NaduSouth: Pathanamthitta District and Kottayam DistrictWest:...

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