Through the Panchayat
| 🌍 Through the Panchayat – Landscape |
The boundaries of Panavally Grama Panchayat are Arookutty Panchayat to the north, Vembanad Lake to the east, Thaikkattussery Panchayat to the south, and Ulavaypu Lake to the west.
Panavally, a flat region characterized by sandy soil, is part of a large island in Vembanad Lake. Backwaters extend along both the eastern and western sides of the panchayat.
- 🌊 The Sasthamkari and Valiyakari backwater lands lie approximately 30–40 centimeters below sea level.
- 🏝️ The Anchuthuruthu region is situated 30–40 centimeters above sea level.
- ⛰️ The central part of the panchayat is 3–4 meters above sea level.
- 🌾 This panchayat, part of a large island in Vembanad Lake, is primarily an agricultural village.
The following agricultural sectors are found in various parts of the panchayat.
| Sector | Key feature |
|---|---|
| 🌊 Backwater wetlands | Paddy Cultivation and Shrimp Farming |
| 🥥 Coconut cultivation sector | Coconut cultivation on 800 hectares |
| 🌱 Sandy area | Koottumundakan cultivation, coconut cultivation |
| 🌳 Tree-rich area | Cashew, wild jack (Anjili), Malabar tamarind (Kudampuli), etc. |
| 🏝️ Island group | Eight small islands in Vembanad Lake. |
- 💦 Poochakkal Canal
- 💦 Pallithodu (Puthanthodu)
- 💦 Annalathodu
- 💦 Kuzhikkara Thodu
- 💦 Numerous small streams
These canals and tributaries help excess water flow into Vembanad Lake during the monsoon season.
- 🌾 Major Crops– Paddy and Coconut Palms
- 🦐 Prawn farming in backwater paddy fields after the rice harvest.
- 🥥 The main crop in the panchayat is coconut (800 hectares).
- 🌿 Kaitha cultivation along the backwaters
- 🟤 The main soil types are acidic saline soil, clayey soil, and loose sand.
- 📉 In general, the soil fertility is low.
📌 Summary
With its landscape surrounded by Vembanad Lake, along with lush backwater wetlands, an agricultural heritage, abundant water resources, and island clusters, Panavally Grama Panchayat stands out as a notable agricultural and water-based rural area in Kerala.