Localbody at a glance
Key Details:
- Area and Topography: Covering an area of 10.53 square kilometers, this panchayat consists of 12 wards (Population: 31,559 as per the 1991 Census). The local topography features Eruthavoor Hill to the north, adjoining plain lands, and a plateau region to the south.
- History and Cultural Background: To tackle unemployment, Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore, brought artisan communities, including weavers, from other regions and settled them here. The formation of Anjuvarnnatheruvu (representing five distinct communities) also dates back to his reign.
- National Freedom Struggle and Movements: It is the birthplace of prominent freedom fighters such as G. Raman Pillai, N.C. Sekhar, Narayanan Nair, and P. Fakeer Khan. This soil has also witnessed major historical struggles, including social reform movements led by Ayyankali, the 1947 Handloom Workers' Strike, and the Transport Strike.
- Economic Sector and Industry: Balaramapuram's defining hallmark is its world-renowned handloom industry. Paddy, coconut, and vegetables form the major agricultural crops.
