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MALAPPURAM DISTRICT

 
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            Malappuram (literally, a land a tops hills) is situated 50 kms south-east of Kozhikode, bounded by the Nilgiri Hills in the east, the Arabian sea in the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts in the south. Malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathappuzha.

            Malappuram has a rich and eventful history. It was the military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times. This district was the venue for many of the Mappila revolts (uprisings against the British East India Company in Kerala) between 1792 and 1921. It was a famous centre for Hindu - Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy and a place of cultural heritage.

Area 3550 sq kms Altitude Lowlands : Sea level Highlands 477 - 2340 m above sea level Population 41,10,956 Male 19,61,014 Female 21,49,942 Sex Ratio 1096 female per 1000 males Population Density 1022 Population details in the age Group 0 - 6 Male 2,81,958 Female 2,70,813 Total 5,52,771 Spoken Language Malayalam Source 2001 Provisional Statistics Revenue Divisional Offices 2 Villages 135 Blocks 14 Panchayats 100 Municipalities 5

            The temples and mosques of this district are well known for their spectacular festivals. Along with historic moments and diverse natural attractions, a range of cultural and ritual art forms add to its value as a destination worth visiting.

DISTRICT RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MALAPPURAM

ORGANISATIONAL SETUP OF DRDA

Malappuram District Rural Development Agency was formed under the Charitable Societies Act for the Co-ordination, Monitoring and speedy implementation of all anti poverty programmes sponsored and financed by Govt. of India. Funds were received directly from Govt. of India, and State Govt. for distribution among the three tier Panchayats Samities. Earlier, a Governing body consists of all MPs and MLAs of the District, all Block Panchayats Presidents, Representatives of Banks, Voluntary Organisations and line Departments. The President of District Panchayat is the Chairman of DRDA and the District Collector is the Executive Director. The Governing Body have the powers to decide the implementation of various schemes, allocation of funds to various implementating agencies, monitoring and evaluation of Schemes etc.

After the launching of Panchayati Raj System, DRDAs (District Rural Development Agency) were formally abolished as a separate entity and placed under the control of District Panchayat.  The District Panchayat will act as the Governing body.  The DRDA is re-designated as Poverty Alleviation Unit.