Kodumbu
Grama Panchayat

Kodumbu Grama Panchayat is a major local body located in the Chittur Taluk of Palakkad district. Its key geographical features include:

1. Boundaries:

• North: Palakkad Municipality and Marutharode Panchayat

• East: Pudussery and Polpully Panchayats

• South: Perumatty and Pattanchery Panchayats

• West: Kannadi and Pirayiri Panchayats

2. Topography: The terrain of this region can be broadly classified into three categories:

• Plains: Fertile flatlands that are extensively utilized for agricultural purposes.

• Low Hills: While there are no major mountain ranges, the landscape features intermittent low hills and elevated terrains.

• Valleys and Waterbodies: Low-lying areas comprising streams, ponds, and paddy fields.

3. Waterbodies and Rivers:

• The Kalpathipuzha (also known as Shokanashini River), one of the main tributaries of the Bharathapuzha, flows through or along the border of this panchayat.

• The region features numerous streams, ponds, and traditional water sources utilized for agricultural needs. Water from the Malampuzha irrigation canal also significantly supports local farming.

4. Soil and Agriculture:

• Black soil and gravelly red soil are predominantly found here.

• This soil composition is highly suitable for paddy cultivation. Consequently, a vast majority of the local population depends on rice farming. Apart from paddy, coconut and various vegetables are also widely cultivated.

5. Climate: Due to the influence of the Palakkad Gap, the summer temperature here tends to be slightly higher compared to other villages in Kerala. Strong winds are also a characteristic feature of the local weather. The southwest monsoon (June–July) and the northeast monsoon (October–November) are the primary rainy seasons.