History of Grama Panchayat
Nilamel Panchayat was once a place of paddy fields and highlands. It is believed that the name “Nilamel” was derived from the idea of an area formed by filling the land or from the Sri Dharmashasta temple in the highlands. It is believed that the old name was “Nilakkal” and later changed to “Nilamel”. It is said that the family “Nilamel Veedu” ruled most of the area and the place name was derived from their name. Many place names in the area are related to caste, nature, agriculture and trees. The place name “Bunglamkunnu” was also formed after the bungalow built by American missionaries. Many brave people from Nilamel participated in the freedom struggle. The soldiers here worked actively in the Kadakkal revolution and the Attingal agitation. Many people, including Companymala Viswanathan, served jail...
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May 22, 2026
Agriculture development
Nilamel Panchayat was once a region of paddy fields and highlands. The name “Nilamel” is believed to have originated from the idea of a land filled area or from the Sri Dharmashasta temple in the highlands. It is believed that the old name was “Nilakkal” and later changed to “Nilamel”. It is said...
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