Geography
Pananchery Grama Panchayat is the second-largest panchayat in Thrissur district in terms of area. It is situated within the Ollukkara Block, under the Thrissur Taluk.
Key geographical details of Pananchery Panchayat are provided below:
Major towns/areas: Pattikkad, Peechi, Kannara, Mudikkode, Chuvannamannu, and Vaniyampara.
Borders
Pananchery shares borders of significant geographical importance. Its eastern boundary adjoins Palakkad district.
Direction Border
East Kannambra and Kizhakkanchery Panchayats (Palakkad district)
West Madakkathara and Nadathara Panchayats, and Thrissur Corporation
North Thekkumkara Panchayat
South Puthur Panchayat
Key Geographical Features Forest Areas and Hills:
A significant portion of the panchayat consists of forest areas. Hills and mountains forming part of the Western Ghats (for example, Kuthiran Mala) are a distinctive feature of this region.
Peechi Dam: Peechi Dam—a major water source supplying drinking water and water for agricultural needs to Thrissur city and surrounding areas—is located in this panchayat; it is built across the Manali River.
National Highway 544 (NH 544): The National Highway connecting Thrissur and Palakkad (formerly NH 47) passes through this panchayat. The Kuthiran Tunnel is situated within the limits of this panchayat.
Research and Agricultural Centers
Several prominent institutions operate here, taking advantage of the favorable geographical conditions:
KFRI (Kerala Forest Research Institute), Peechi: A leading center for forest research.
KERI (Kerala Engineering Research Institute), Peechi.
Banana Research Station, Kannara: A renowned banana research center under the Agricultural University.