Porkulam
Grama Panchayat

Located in the Kunnamkulam taluk of Thrissur district, spanning an area of 13.47 sq. km across 14 wards, Porkulam Grama Panchayat is a region blessed with natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Its key highlights include the presence of the endangered and extremely rare 'Kulavetti' (Syzygium travancoricum) plant, the scenic Narimada hills, and Vedakkad, which houses ancient cave complexes. Porkulam holds the distinction of being the site where the first-ever scientific archaeological excavation in Kerala took place, and the panchayat also played an active role in the freedom struggle as well as Acharya Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan movement. This village holds a special place on the cultural map due to its association with eminent personalities like Pattethiri (one of the Pathinettara Kavikal or...