Geography and Map

 1. Geographic Location

  • District & Taluk: Panjal is located in the Talappilly Taluk of the Thrissur district.

  • Region: It belongs to the Midland (Idayanad) region of Kerala, characterized by a mix of flat plains and low-lying hills.

  • It is situated close to the prominent towns of Shoranur and Wadakkanchery.

2. Boundaries

The Panjal Village/Gram Panchayat is bounded by:

  • North: The Bharathapuzha River (across which lies Shoranur in the Palakkad district).

  • South: Mullurkara and Vallathol Nagar Panchayats.

  • East: Painkulam and Thozhupadam areas.

  • West: Cheruthuruthy (Vallathol Nagar).

3. Topography and Terrain

  • Landscape: The terrain is a picturesque blend of gentle slopes, small hillocks, residential compounds (parambus), and vast, low-lying paddy fields (ela).

  • Soil Type: The region predominantly features laterite soil on the higher terrains and fertile alluvial/clayey soil in the lowlands, which is excellent for agriculture.

Map of Panjal Grama Panchayat
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