History of Grama Panchayat
The place name Konniyur, or present-day Konni, is derived from the Tamil word 'Kon-ti-ur', meaning the village where the king resides.This region, which is inextricably linked to the Pandalam royal family, a descendant of the Chembazhannoor branch of the Pandya kingdom, witnessed their rule for over a century and the construction of various koikkals (palaces). Places like Mallassery (wrestling), Vazhamuttam (swordplay), Lakkur (archery), where soldiers were trained in martial arts, and the Muringamangalam Mahadevar Temple, established by the Shaivite kings, testify to the historical importance of Konni. Konni, which was the center of the ancient trade forest route that stretched from Madurai to Chengannur, later came under the rule of Travancore in 996 Kollavarsham due to economic crises. Subsequently, Konni...
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