Edakkad Block, Kannur (Kerala)

Edakkad is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kannur 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.

Edakkad Block consists of 5 Gram Panchayats covering 9 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 Edakkad Block

Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Edakkad Block administration:

Sl. No.Gram PanchayatNumber of Villages
1Kolacherry2
2Munderi2
3Chembilode2
4Peralasseri2
5Kadamboor1