Institution History
Vijayapuram Grama Panchayat
History of Administrative Committees
The following records present the various phases in the administrative history of Vijayapuram Grama Panchayat, which has progressed through people’s participation, welfare initiatives, and developmental activities.
List of Administrative Committees
1. Administrative Committee: 2005–2010
- Number of Wards: 18
- President: Geetha Sudhakaran
- Vice Presidents: Skaria Kuruvila, E.P. Nalinakshan
2. Administrative Committee: 2010–2015
- Number of Wards: 19
- Presidents: N. Jeevakumar, Roy John Idayathara, Baiju Cherukottayil
- Vice President: C.C. Bobby
The 2010 official election records of the Kerala Local Self Government Department record the above persons as President and Vice President, respectively.
3. Administrative Committee: 2015–2020
- Number of Wards: 19
- President: C.C. Bobby
- Vice President: Baiju Cherukottayil
The official election records of 2015 record C.C. Bobby as President and Baiju Cherukottayil as Vice President.
4. Administrative Committee: 2020–2025
- Number of Wards: 19
- President: V.T. Soman Kutty
- Vice President: Rajani Santhosh
The 2020 official election records of the Kerala Local Self Government Department record them as President and Vice President, respectively.
5. Administrative Committee: 2025–Present
- Number of Wards: 20
- President: Shiny Varkey
- Vice President: Biju Ambalathinkal
Following the ward delimitation in 2025, the number of wards in Vijayapuram Grama Panchayat was increased to 20.
The present administrative committee continues its activities in areas such as people’s participation, infrastructure development, social welfare, healthcare, sanitation, and environmental protection.
Summary of the Administrative History
| Sl. No. | Administrative Period | President | Vice President | Wards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2005–2010 | Geetha Sudhakaran | Skaria Kuruvila, E.P. Nalinakshan | 18 |
| 2 | 2010–2015 | N. Jeevakumar, Baiju Cherukottayil, Roy John Idayathara | Sisi. Bobby | 19 |
| 3 | 2015–2020 | Sisi Bobby | Baiju Cherukottayil | 19 |
| 4 | 2020–2025 | V.T. Soman Kutty | Rajani Santhosh | 19 |
| 5 | 2025–Present | Shiny Varkey | Biju Ambalathinkal | 20 |
About the Official Records
The information presented above is based on the available election records of the Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala, and other official records relating to the Panchayat. For a more comprehensive history of the earlier administrative committees, the old election records, administrative committee minutes, and Panchayat committee records maintained in the Panchayat Office may also be examined.
Vijayapuram Grama Panchayat
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