Ithikkara
Block Panchayat

Ithikkara Block Panchayat holds a prominent position among the local self-government institutions in Kollam district. Working with priority given to rural development, social welfare, infrastructure development, and public participation, Ithikkara Block Panchayat boasts a development legacy spanning over six decades.The history of Ithikkara Block began on April 1, 1961. It was formed as a development block incorporating the Grama Panchayats of Poothakkulam, Adichanalloor, Paravoor, Nedumpana, and Chathannoor. The formation of blocks took place as part of the National Extension Service (NES) project, which was implemented in post-independence India aiming for rural development.In the initial phase, the Block Office served as a center for implementing coordinated development activities in sectors such as agriculture, cooperation, industry, animal husbandry, and rural development. The first block office functioned in a rented building at the Chathannoor–Paravoor Junction. Mr. M. Krishna...