Neezhoor
Grama Panchayat

Neezhoor Grama Panchayat is a region that preserves the antiquity and rural heritage of Kerala. Situated in the northern part of Kottayam district, bordering Ernakulam district, Neezhoor Grama Panchayat is a terrain rich in streams and paddy fields. It is bounded on the north by Elanji Panchayat, on the south by Kaduthuruthy and Kuravilangad Panchayats, on the west by Mulakkulam and Kaduthuruthy Panchayats, and on the east by Marangattupally and Uzhavoor Panchayats. Neezhoor Panchayat came into existence on August 15, 1953, by incorporating the localities of Neezhoor, Kattampack, Thiruvanvady Pazhuthuruthu, Marangoly, and Kanjiramattam, which were previously part of Kaduthuruthy Village.

Neezhoor Panchayat was formed on August 15, 1953, by combining the regions of Neezhoor, Kattampack, Thiruvanvady, Pazhuthuruthu, Marangoly, and Kanjiramattam under Kaduthuruthy Village. The official inauguration of the Panchayat was carried out by the then Minister for Health, Hon. V. Madhavan.

The first office of the Panchayat began functioning in a building owned by Sri M. C. Pothan. Initially, there were 7 wards. In 1956, Kaduthuruthy Village was bifurcated, and the region comprising Neezhoor Panchayat started functioning as Neezhoor Village. In 1963, the Panchayat building was constructed on 15 cents of land donated by Sri M. C. Pothan.

For the development of the Panchayat, Sri Cherian Thachettu freely donated 50 cents of land. The public market and community hall were established on this land. Building tax, profession tax, and license fees are the primary internal sources of revenue for the Panchayat.

The College of Applied Science, functioning under IHRD, is the sole higher education institution in the Panchayat. Additionally, higher secondary schools, a high school, upper primary schools, lower primary schools, anganwadis, libraries, and cultural centers strengthen the educational and cultural landscape of the Panchayat.

The Primary Health Centre, sub-centres, and Ayurveda and Homeo dispensaries are key institutions in the healthcare sector. The Krishi Bhavan, veterinary dispensary, and dairy development services strengthen the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors. Neezhoor is a Panchayat that demonstrates exemplary performance in social harmony and infrastructure development.