History of Grama Panchayat

                Cheruvannur was part of the Payyormala region, which was situated near the   historically  renowned  Kadathanad  areas, known for their heroic traditions. Many people in Cheruvannur were skilled in martial arts based on the techniques of the traditional Kadathanadan Kalaris. These Kalaris also served as excellent centres for physical and sports training.Road transportation was first introduced in the  panchayat  through  its connection with Meppayur. The  present   Cheruvannur–Meppayur road was constructed by filling up an existing canal.Cheruvannur Grama Panchayat has a proud tradition of participating in the Indian freedom struggle. During various stages of the freedom movement, including the Quit India Movement, E.C. Appu Nambiar and E. Vasu played leading roles in mobilising freedom fighters and organising the people.
        The slogan “Chathaalum Chethum Koothali Estate” once echoed throughout the panchayat. Many people participated in the famous Koothali Farmers’ Struggle, which was part of the movement demanding agricultural land for farmers.Kottachaalil Meethal Chathu, popularly known as Military Chathu, and Malolmeethal Kannan were residents of this panchayat. They joined and worked in the Indian National Army (INA), which was formed under the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose.Most of the land in Cheruvannur Panchayat was once controlled by a small number of local rulers and landlord families. Later, a large portion of this land was transferred to tenant farmers under the prevailing tenancy system, eventually bringing the land into the hands of the cultivators.The Chaniyan Kadavu Bridge, which was opened to traffic in 1983, brought about a revolutionary improvement in transportation and travel facilities in the panchayat.
          Cheruvannur Panchayat has also played a significant role in the cultural development of Kerala. The region is the birthplace of the renowned writer Avala T. Kunhirama Kurup. Although only a few of his works, including Manushyasnehikal and Magadhayude Makan, were published, he also produced numerous plays, folk songs and poems.
         The poet Cheruvannur P. Narayana Nair, who authored Pullankuzhal and Kavanamanjari, was another well-known personality associated with the region. The renowned artist Kozhakodan Narayana Nair was also a resident of Cheruvannur Panchayat.
Cheruvannur is a region rich in traditional folk songs, which form an important part of its cultural heritage.