Bharanicavu Block, Alappuzha (Kerala)
Bharanicavu is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Bharanicavu Block consists of 6 Gram Panchayats covering 7 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Bharanicavu Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Bharanicavu Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chunakkara | 1 |
| 2 | Nooranad | 1 |
| 3 | Palamel | 1 |
| 4 | Mavelikkara Thamarakkulam | 1 |
| 5 | Vallikunnam | 1 |
| 6 | Bharanikkavu | 2 |