Administrative History
Purameri Grama Panchayat is located under the Thuneri Block in Vatakara Taluk of Kozhikode district.
Historically, Purameri was part of the famous Kadathanadu region of Malabar. Under the patronage of the Kadathanadu royal dynasty and local rulers, this area became rich in martial arts (Kalarippayattu), Vadakkan Pattukal (Northern Ballads), and folk traditions. The name 'Purameri' is believed to have originated from the term 'Puram Aeri', meaning a fertile region situated outside the main water bodies. It is a land with deep roots in agrarian movements and freedom struggles. Prominent educational institutions, including the Kadathanad Rajas High School, played a crucial role in the academic growth of the region.
Area: 20.27 square kilometers
Legislative Assembly Constituency: Kuttiyadi
Boundaries:
- North: Nadapuram, Kunnummal, and Thuneri Grama Panchayats
- South: Velom and Ayancheri Grama Panchayats
- East: Kuttiyadi and Velom Grama Panchayats
- West: Edacheri and Eramala Grama Panchayats
With the introduction of the Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, Purameri became a local self-government institution. Currently, the governing body is led by Panchayat President P. Sreelatha and Vice President Sabeeda Keloth. Through the People's Planning Campaign initiated in the mid-1990s, infrastructure development, sanitation, and drinking water projects were decentralized at the ward level.
For its administrative excellence and citizen-friendly services, the panchayat earned the ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and implemented a sustainable development model adhering to the Green Protocol. To make services more efficient, a new office building and digital systems have also been established.
