History of the Panchayat
Geography of Chenneerkara Grama Panchayat
Chenneerkara is a Grama Panchayat situated in Elanthoor Block of Pathanamthitta district. The Chenneerkara Panchayat area falls within the jurisdiction of Chenneerkara Village. The total area of the Panchayat is 19.5 square kilometres.
The boundaries of the Panchayat are Pathanamthitta Municipality on the eastern side, Mezhuveli and Kulanada Panchayats on the western side, Achankovil River on the southern side, and Elanthoor Panchayat on the northern side. There are a total of 14 wards in the Panchayat. The Panchayat is generally a southward-sloping area. Moving from south to north, the terrain consists of riverbank areas, plateaus, small hills, valleys (paddy fields), and highland areas. The east-west length of the Panchayat is comparatively shorter, while its north-south length is greater.
Chenneerkara is a Panchayat situated adjacent to the headquarters of Pathanamthitta district, the second youngest district in Kerala. It is a region blessed with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The murals, wooden sculptures, and architectural beauty of Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple, built by the rulers of the Chenneerkara Swarupam, are outstanding evidence of the rich cultural heritage of Chenneerkara.
