Maranalloor
Grama Panchayat

National History
It has been inhabited for more than a thousand years. The Sri Dharmashastha Temple, which stands on the banks of the Neyyar, is said to be more than 1800 years old. The figures of a rare creature are carved on the side of the temple. There is evidence that the headquarters of kings or rulers were located at some point in the past in places like Kottarakonda and Kottamakula. In this village, there were tribals and Sambava communities in Achathukonam, Thevarakkode, Veliyamkode, Cheenivila and Kalambattumala. The Sambava communities had rows and houses that boasted of architectural skills. Marthanda Varma, who fled after the civil strife in Travancore led by the Ettuveetil Pillai, had also stayed in hiding in this village. Years ago, this village, which was full of hills and bushes, was constantly plagued by deadly diseases like malaria, smallpox, and cholera. There was a hospital for malaria treatment in this village. In the early twentieth century, unrest and violence spread throughout the village. The Maharaja ordered the admission of Harijans to schools in 1907. But the conservatives did not allow the Harijans to enter the school. After a Harijan child named Panchami was admitted to the Uruttambalam school, the conservatives set the school on fire, accusing it of desecrating the school. It took days for the riots that followed to subside. Historical records show that in 1910, Ayyankali came here and organized the downtrodden to get Harijans admitted to school, and some conservatives confronted her. Maranallur Panchayat was formed in 1953.

Administrative History
Maranallur Panchayat was formed in 1953. It was inaugurated by G. Parameswaran Pillai on 18.8.1953 at Moolakonam Church Compound. The first Panchayat President was M. Narayanan Nair and the Vice President was George. 8 people were elected in 7 wards. There was also a Dwayanga ward. The Harijan member was elected from the Dwayanga ward. At that time, the Panchayat was allotted a school and since it was not financially capable of running the school, it was decided to hand over the right to run the school to the Panchayat Committee President M. Narayanan Nair. Thus, the school was taken over and run and upgraded to the present high school. During the early days of the Panchayat, the Ayurveda Hospital and Maternity Center that we see today started functioning for the people. The dispensary, which was established as a maternity center at that time, was later upgraded to a primary health center. During that period, the panchayat also built its own office building. The land for the maternity center was donated by M. Bhaskaran Nair, the land for the Ayurveda hospital by K. Keshav Panikkar, and the land for the panchayat office building by the presidents M. Narayanan Nair and K. Parameswaran Nair.

Educational history
Educational institutions began to be established in this village in the last decades of the nineteenth century. The first primary school was established in Ooruttambalam. Later, schools came into existence in Kandala, Aruvikkara, Punnavur, and Russellpuram. In 1910, Ayyankali came here and organized a movement to get Harijans admitted to schools. But some conservatives tried to fight it tooth and nail. Russellpuram Primary School in Erutthavoor ward was established by the American missionary community led by Russell Saip in America. The Aruvikkara Punnavoor School buildings and land, which started as a property of the Varikkampattu family, were handed over to the then manager Gopala Pillai Sarkar in 1123 Kollavarsham for the price of one wheel.

Cultural History
This is a village where many cultural activities are organized. Temples, Christian temples, and Muslim places of worship are located in the village in abundance. Different religious groups live here with tolerance and coexistence. Koovalassery Shiva Temple, Aruvikkara Sree Dharma Shasthakshetram, Devi Temple, Aruviyodu Sreekandan Shasthakshetram, Unduvetti Devi Temple, Mannadikonam Mutharamman Temple, Idathara Devi Temple, Kandala Bhadrakali Temple, Kotampally Devi Temple, Poyyurkkavu Shasthakshetram, and Anamon Madan Thampuran Temple are very ancient temples. The oldest among the Christian temples is the Mannadikonam R.C. Devalayam and the oldest among the Islamic temples is the Kandala Kochupalli. The church of St. Little Thresas in Thungampara is the first church of this type in Asia. This church was started when the great Little Thresas was still alive. The Thirumudi is still kept there. Arab travelers like the Islamic preacher Maheen Abu Baker and the Hanifas came to this area and died here. Their graves are in the Arumalur church. People of all sections participate in the festivals of temples, Christian churches and Islamic places of worship. The first library was established in Kandala panchayat. The Pongumoottil P.Kyashnapilla Memorial Library, Kottampalli Samadarsini Library, Plavila Desashevini, Rasalpuram Library, Mannadikonam People's Library and Veliyamcode Nehru Memorial Library are still actively functioning.