ASSETS
Azhikode Grama Panchayat - Asset Profile
Overview: Azhikode Grama Panchayat, located in the Kannur district of Kerala, encompasses an area of 16.04 sq. km across 24 wards. Its asset repository managed under the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) forms the structural backbone for public transport, institutional governance, and community infrastructure.
Primary Asset Categories
| Asset Category | Key Asset Types & Details |
|---|---|
| Bridges | Includes footbridges, canal crossings, and vehicular bridges connecting coastal regions and inland waterways near the Valapattanam river. |
| Buildings | Panchayat main office building, Anganwadis, Village Extension Offices, Primary Health Centres, Krishi Bhavan, and community public halls. |
| Lands | Public properties owned by the Panchayat, coastal land reserves, public park spaces, and playground sites across all 24 wards. |
| Lanes & Byroads | Secondary pedestrian pathways, concrete residential lanes, and small connecting tracks across residential wards. |
| Roads | Paved, tarred, and concrete Panchayat roads connecting commercial hubs like Vankulathuvayal to major coastal points (Meenkunnu Beach, Azhikkal Port). |
Coastal & Infrastructure Highlights
Apart from municipal real estate, key public infrastructure assets managed or supported within the Panchayat jurisdiction include:
- Coastal & Port Assets: Azhikkal Fishing Harbour and Azhikkal Estuary infrastructure facilities.
- Public Recreation Infrastructure: Meenkunnu Beach, Chal Beach & Garden, and Neerkadavu Beach public access points.