Kerala Completes Ward Delimitation for Local Bodies: Commission

Rapid summary

• The State Delimitation Commission in Kerala has completed the ward delimitation process for local body wards across 14 district panchayats.
• Chaired by State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan, the Commission conducted hearings and examined complaints before publishing final notifications for grama panchayats, municipalities, corporations, block panchayats, and district panchayat wards.
• Open-source Qfield app technology was used for mapping ward boundaries digitally to ensure precision and efficiency. Digital maps can aid planning and growth efforts by government agencies.
• Initiated in June 2024 with notification from the State government, the exercise consisted of three phases targeting grama panchayats first, followed by block panchayat wards and district-level wards.
• Total number of local body wards increased based on 2011 census population:

– Grama Panchayats: From 17,337 to 17,337
– Block Panchayats: From existing base to total numbers post extended revisions; now tallying a balance tools Ward counts managed meeting requirementsnumbers