Lalam
Block Panchayat

The Lalam Block Panchayat, established on April 1, 1960, is situated in the central part of Kottayam district within the geographical 'Idanad' (midland) region; the area is characterized by a landscape of hills and valleys—both large and small—along with flowing streams, rivulets, and paddy fields. Rubber cultivation is the primary agricultural activity in this region, which is characterized by a landscape of sandy red soil and includes areas such as Koovaykkamala, Ilapozhuthumala, and St. Thomas Mount. In addition to rubber, crops such as paddy, coconut, banana, tapioca, and ginger are also cultivated here. The water resources of the Lalam Block Panchayat are sustained by the Payappar Thodu in Karoor Grama Panchayat; the Meenachilar River, Meenarthodu, and Choondacherithodu...