Karadka
Block Panchayat

Karadka Block Panchayat comprises the seven Gram Panchayats of Karadka, Kuttikol, Bedadka, Muliyar, Kumbadaje, Bellur, and Delampady, covering an extensive area that includes significant forest regions. The Payaswini, Vavadukkam, and Karicheri rivers flow through the Block Panchayat, enriching its natural landscape.

The region is characterized by a blend of midland and highland terrain, with its eastern boundary adjoining the State of Karnataka. Spanning an area of 372.4 square kilometres, much of the land consists of laterite soil. The Gram Panchayats of Kumbadaje, Bellur, Karadka, and Muliyar also encompass cashew and rubber plantations owned by the Plantation Corporation.

The extensive use of the pesticide Endosulfan in the past has had a significant adverse impact on the region's environment. Excessive dependence on groundwater for agriculture and domestic use has resulted in a considerable decline in groundwater levels. At the same time, the area is rich in traditional water sources such as surangas (horizontal wells) and ponds.

The region is home to communities that have traditionally lived in harmony with nature. Sacred groves (Kavus) and the customs and rituals associated with them continue to form an integral part of the local culture. Agriculture is the primary occupation, with major crops including paddy, banana, coconut, arecanut, and rubber.

Basic Information

Demographic Profile

Boundaries

Gram Panchayats

Karadka Block Panchayat consists of the following seven Gram Panchayats:

1. Kumbadaje

2. Bellur

3. Karadka

4. Muliyar

5. Delampady

6. Bedadka

7. Kuttikol

Revenue Villages

The Block Panchayat comprises 15 Revenue Villages:

1. Nettanige

2. Bellur

3. Kumbadaje

4. Ubangala

5. Adoor

6. Delampady

7. Adur

8. Karadka

9. Muliyar

10. Munnad

11. Bedadka

12. Kolathur

13. Kuttikol

14. Karivedakam

15. Bandadka

Block Panchayat Divisions and Members