Mavelikara Municipality is one of the oldest and most culturally significant urban local bodies in Kerala. Known as the cultural capital of Onattukara, it blend centuries of rich heritage with progressive development.
Key Information at a Glance
District: Alappuzha
Taluk: Mavelikara
Established Year: 1919 (One of the oldest municipalities in Kerala)
Area: 12.65 Sq. Km
Number of Wards: 28
Total Population: 26,485 (As per 2011 Census)
Sex Ratio: 1089 (Females per 1000 Males)
Literacy Rate: 97.4%Administration and Governance
The municipality is governed by a council of 28 elected ward councillors, headed by the Municipal Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. The administrative and executive wings are led by the Municipal Secretary, ensuring efficient public service delivery, infrastructural growth, and digital governance.