1.

Introduction
Malappuram district is having a total geographical area of 3550 sq.km. The district is divided
in to six Taluks namely Nilambur,Ernad,Perintalmanna,Tirur,Ttirurangadi and Ponnani. The district
is having 15 developmental blocks, 101 grama panchayats and seven municipalities. Eastern parts of
the district are hilly areas and mostly under forest. The district is drained by three major rivers
namely, Chaliyar, Kadalundi and Bharathapuzha River. Of these, only Chaliyar and Bharatahapuzha
are perennial and all others get dried up in summer and hence the district is a highly drought prone
area.
In general the coastal area along the western part of the district is having sandy loam soil,
midland is with laterite soil and the high land is with
Malappuram District Map
forest soil. Most of the people are depending on
agriculture. Paddy is the major food crop. Banana is the
major fruit crop and Bittergourd and Cowpea are the
major vegetables. Coconut, Arecanut and Rubber are
the important commercial crops. Pepper, Cashew,
Cassava, Ginger, Turmeric, Pulses and Betel vine are
also cultivated in the district.
The topography of the district is undulating with
steep terrain which causes excessive runoff, poor
infiltration and depletion of soil fertility. District
experiences high intensity short duration rainfall. There
is no major irrigation project in the district. Even
though the district is getting an average rainfall of
2800 mm, during the summer months local bodies are
forced to supply the water through the tankers in many
areas. The undulating topography and high intensity of rainfall allow the water an easy surface
runoff and the time to reach the water from Western Ghats to Lakshadweep sea is hardly 48 hours
District Soil Conservation Office Malappuram had executed the soil conservation works in
the 42 ongoing schemes during the year 2014-15 and a total amount of Rs 3,88,16,044-(Rupees
Three crore eighty eight lakh sixteen thousand and forty four only) has been expended for various
soil and water conservation works during the financial year 2014-15. Out of these 42 schemes, 9
schemes comes under RIDF, , 8schemes under PVTG, 7 micro watersheds under NWDPRA-RKVY &
the remaining 18 come under WGDP. In the financial year 2014-15the expenditure incurred under
various schemes are Rs.2000000 /-has been spent under RIDF, Rs.8064271/- for PVTG
works,Rs.26639/- for NWDPRA and Rs.10387875/- for WGDP, Rs 75159/- for Ambumala tribal
colony and Rs262100/- for Malachi tribal colony.

In the Current financial year, Soil and water conservation schemes are implemented through
43 schemes, in which some are new and some are the continuing schemes. Out of these 43 schemes, 9
schemes comes under RIDF, , 9schemes under PVTG, the remaining 25 come under WGDP of
which 20 watersheds are continuing and 5 watersheds are new and sanctioned in this year. Soil and
water conservation works such as earthen bund, moisture conservation pits, agrostology, stone pitch
contour bund, check dams, retaining wall, open well, water harvesting structure etc has been
executed in the various water shed schemes. The details of soil conservation works executed in each
watershed along with its relevant photos are detailed below

2. Major Schemes Implemented in the district

1. Rural Infrastructure Development Schemes (RIDF –schemes)

This scheme is funded by NABARD with the sole objective of giving low cost fund support to
projects relating to Soil conservation, watershed managemenet and other forms of rural
infrassatructure. About 9 ongoing schemes are there in the district sanctioned under various
RIDF tranche in different years

1. Puliyakkode
2. Kakkudumbuthodu
3. Ammanam chola
4. Chathallurthode
5. Kalkkundu Kappilamthottam
6. Pallippadi thode
7. Mannazhi kizhakkethode
8. Kavungalthode
9. Odakkayam

1. Puliyakkodu Watershed - RIDF XVIPuliyakkodu watershed spread over ward no 7 and 8

of Edappatta Grama Panchayath, Perinthalmanna Taluk in Malappuram District. The main
drain of watershed area is Puliyanthodu which originate from Edathanattukara hill of
Palakkad District. The total area of the Watershed is 650 Ha. Out of this, 350 Ha of land
require different types of soil and water conservation treatments to control soil erosion and
water conservation. The works are executed either by individual beneficiaries or by a
Watershed committee convener selected by the Watershed committee members in the
Watershed. The total project cost is Rs. 1, 04, 56,000/-. Till date an amount of Rs 100,19004/-
has been executed for treating an area of 520 ha in the watershed.
2. Ammanamchola watershed – RIDFXVII- Ammanamchola watershed is spread over
ward nos 2 and 3 of Mankada Grama Panchayath , Perinthalmanna Taluk in Malappuram
District.The main drain of Watershed area is Ammanamchola which originate from
Thannikuzhimala and Kumaragiri Estate. The total area of the Watershed is 350 Ha. Out of
this 300 Ha of land require different types of treatment to prevent soil erosion. The works are
executed by a Watershed committee convener selected by the Watershed committee members
or individual beneficiaries in the Watershed. The total project cost is Rs. 72, 00,000/-. Till date
an amount of Rs 6857478/- has been executed for treating an area of 284 ha in the
watershed.

3. Kakkudumbu thodu watershed -RIDF –XVII-The Kakkudumbu thodu watershed is

spread over an area of 600 Ha in ward Nos 1,2 & 15 of Edayoor gramapanchayath of
tirur taluk , Malapuram district. The main drain of the watershed area is Chembalathodu.
Out of the total area 550 Ha land requires different types of treatment to prevent soil erosion.
The works are executed by a Watershed committee Convener selected by the Watershed
committee members or individual beneficiaries in the watershed. The total project cost is Rs.
 9850,000/-. Till date an amount of Rs 7193827/- has been executed for treating an area of
393ha in the watershed.
4.Chathalloor thodu watershed -RIDF XVII- Chathloor thodu watershed is spread over
ward nos 1, 2(part) of Edavanna Grama Panchayath, Ernadu Taluk in Malappuram District.
The main drain of Watershed area is Chathalloorthodu. The total area of the Watershed is
345Ha. Out of this 300 Ha of land require different types of soil and water conservation
treatments to control soil erosion and water conservation. The works are executed either by
individual beneficiaries or by a Watershed committee convenor selected by the Watershed
committee members in the Watershed. The total project cost is Rs. 90, 00000 Till date an
amount of Rs 8973237/- has been executed for treating an area of 297ha in the watershed.
Pallipadithodu watershed - RIDF XIX Palipadithode watershed is spread over an area of
600ha in ward no’s 3&4 of Thazhekkode grama panchayath in Perinthalmanna block of the
Malappuram district. This watershed comes under RIDF-XIV trance and the work in scheme
was commenced on 05/09/2014. The total project cost of this scheme is Rs.1,10,89,000/-.Wide
publicity was given for the scheme and special care was given for the maximum participation
of people’s representatives. The beneficiary committee formation and farmers training
programme of the scheme was inaugurated by the Hon. Minister Sri.Manjalakuzhi
Ali .Several scheme awareness training programmes and training on different aspects of
watershed management were also conducted in the watershed for maximum participation of
beneficiaries in the scheme. Duringt the first year works for an amount Rs.32, 16,568/- has
been executed for treating an area of 144 Ha and about 29% of the project fund has been
expended with in a period of six months. In the current financial year an amount of Rs
2274716/- has been executed for treating an area of 106ha in the watershed.
5.Mannazhikizhekuthodu watershed - RIDF XIX Mannazhikizhekuthodu watershed is
spread over in ward no’s 6,7,8,9 of Ponmala grama panchayath & 7,16,17,18 of Kuruva Grama
panchayaths of Malappuram district.This watershed comes under RIDF-XIX trance and the
work in scheme was commenced on 05/09/2014. The total project cost of this scheme is
Rs.1,70,07,000/-.Wide publicity was given for the scheme and special care was given for the
maximum participation of people’s representatives. The beneficiary committee formation and
farmers training programme of the scheme was inaugurated by the Hon.Manakada MLA
Sri. T.A Ahammed Kabeer. Several scheme awareness training programmes and training on
different aspects of watershed management were also conducted in the watershed for
maximum participation of beneficiaries in the scheme. The implementation of DLT works in
the scheme was done by high participatory manner and the programme was inaugurated by
the Hon.Mankada M.L.A Sri.T.A Ahammed Kabeer. During the first year works for an
amount Rs.34,90,039/- has been executed for treating an area of 191 Ha. In the current
financial year an amount of Rs 2527642/- has been executed for treating an area of 95.5ha in
the watershed.
6.Kavungal thodu watershed -RIDF XIX: Kavungal thodu watershed is spread over in
ward no’s 5,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,18, of Adhavanad grama panchayath of Malappuram
district.The total area of the watershed is 446 Ha. This watershed comes under RIDF-XIX
trance and the work in scheme was commenced on 10/10/2014. The total project cost of this
scheme is Rs.91,62,000/-.Wide publicity was given for the scheme and special care was given
for the maximum participation of people’s representatives. The beneficiary committee
formation and farmers training programme of the scheme was inaugurated by the Hon.Tirur
MLA Sri. C. Mammooty. Several scheme awareness training programmes and training on
different aspects of watershed management were also conducted in the watershed for
 maximum participation of beneficiaries in the scheme. During the first year ,works for an
amount Rs.24,23,675/- has been executed for treating an area of 106.5 Ha. In the current
financial year an amount of Rs 1739850/- has been executed for treating an area of 77ha in
the watershed.
7. Odakkayam watershed - RIDF XIX:-Odakkayam watershed is spread over in ward no’s 2&3,
of Urangattiri Grama Panchayath in Areacode Block of Malappuram District.The total area of
the watershed is 6954 Ha. This watershed comes under RIDF-XIX trance and the work in
scheme was commenced on 25/11/2014. The total project cost of this scheme is
Rs.924400/-.Wide publicity was given for the scheme and special care was given for the
maximum participation of people’s representatives..Several scheme awareness training
programmes and training on different aspects of watershed management were also
conducted in the watershed for maximum participation of beneficiaries in the scheme.
During the first year ,works for an amount Rs.17,69,457/- has been executed for treating an
area of 96 Ha. In the current financial year an amount of Rs 5653035/- has been executed for
treating an area of 303ha in the watershed.
8. Kalkundu Kappilamthottam watershed -RIDF XIX- Kalkundu Kappilamthottam
watershed having an area of 1919 ha is located in ward Nos 7 & 8 of Karuvarakundu Grama
Panchayath in Kalikavu block of Malappuram District. The watershed belongs to the
drainage basin of Kadalundi river. Kalkundu-Kappilamthottam watershed is having an area
of 1919 ha in Karuvarakundu grama Panchayath in Kalikavu Block in the eastern part of the
district.This watershed comes under RIDF-XIX trance and the work in scheme was
commenced on 20/9/2014. The total project cost of this scheme is Rs.18476000/-.Wide
publicity was given for the scheme and special care was given for the maximum participation
of people’s representatives..Several scheme awareness training programmes and training on
different aspects of watershed management were also conducted in the watershed for
maximum participation of beneficiaries in the scheme. During the first year ,works for an
amount Rs.36,41,239/- has been executed for treating an area of 180.5 Ha. In the current
financial year an amount of Rs 4134147/- has been executed for treating an area of 204 ha in
the watershed.

2. PROJECT FOR THE ECORESTORATION OF THE HABITAT OF PRIMITIVE TRIBAL

GROUPS (PVTG Schemes)

The 13th finance commission has sanctioned a special project for the betterment of the primitive
tribal groups of the state. This Scheme aims at the overall development and improvement of living
standards of primitive Tribal Groups In Malappuram District, This project is mainly aimed at soil
and water conservation activities in the settlements of primitive tribal groups viz. ‘Cholanaikan’
and ‘Kattunaikkan’ in the district. This will help to reduce the problems of soil erosion and
increase the ground water recharge in these areas. Moreover, it will create a lot of local
employment opportunities which will in turn lead to increase in the income and standard of living
of the settlements which in turn will help in the ecological restoration of the settlements. About 8
colonies in the district has been selected for treatment under PVTG scheme

1) Moonnadi S.T Colony 6) Appankappu S.T Colony

2) Melecheri S.T Colony 7) Kumbalappara S.T Colony
3) Mundakkadavu S.T Colony 8) Punchakkolly S.T Colony
4) Pulimunda S.T Colony 9) Thandankallu Colony
5) Alakkal S.T Colony
 This scheme is aimed at the overall development and improvement of living standards of
primitive tribal groups like ‘Cholanaikkan’, ‘Kattunaikkan’, ‘Kadan’, ‘Kurumban’, ‘Kosage’ etc.This
project will help to reduce the problem of soil erosion, increase ground water recharge and mitigate
the drinking water shortage of the settlements.Finally this will lead to the sustainable development
and eco-restoration of the settlements.

SL.No, Name of the Name of the Name of the Block Area Total Project
Colony tribe Gramapanchayath Panchayath (Ha) Cost

1 Moonadi Kattunaikan Edappatta Kalikavu 0.1376 384637

2 Melecheri Kattunaikan Thazhekkode Perinthalmanna 0.1093 345859
3 Punchakolly Kattunaikan Vazhikkadavu Nilambur 1.57 2631738
4 Alakkal Cholanaikan Vazhikkadavu Nilambur 2.55 1695541
5 Pulimunda Kattunaikan Karulai Nilambur 3.0684 1060284
6 Mundakkadavu Kattunaikan Karulai Nilambur 3.64 3758723
7 Appankappu Kattunaikan Pothukallu Nilambur 11.7413 4332738
8 Kumbalappara Kattunaikan Pothukallu Nilambur 3.06 1150470
9 Thandakallu Kattunaikan Pothukallu Nilambur 3.236 1200000
10 Training &
documentation 136050
11 Administrative
cost 971960

Total Cost
29.1126 0

1. Moonadi ST colony:-Moonady S.T Colony is located at ward no. 8 of Edapatta

gramapanchayath. It is situated on the side of melattur- edathanattukara road at moonady,
which is almost 7Km from Melattur and 25Km from Perinthalmanna. The size of the colony is
comparatively small and has 24 families with a total area of 34 cent. The total project cost is Rs. 4,
20,000/-. Till date an amount of Rs 374676 has been expended in the colony for different type of
restoration works like drainage pit, boundary wall, compound wall etc.
2. Melecheri ST Colony:- Melecheri S.T Colony is located at ward no. 4 of Thazhekkode
Gramapanchayath. It is almost 2 Km from Thazhekkode and 9 Km from Perinthalmanna town.
The size of the colony is comparatively small and has 14 families. The total project cost is Rs. 4,
00,000/- Till date an amount of Rs 328395 has been expended in the colony for different type of
restoration works like drainage pit, boundary wall, compound wall ,steps etc .
3. Mundakkadavu ST Colony:-Mundakadavu tribal colony is situated at ward no 6 of Karulai
Gramapanchayath in Malappuram district. This colony is located inside the forest area on the
bank of Karimpuzha river. It is almost 5 km from the Nedumkayam forest depot & 10 km from
Karulai town. This colony is lying adjacent to Pulimunda colony & has 41 families with a total
area of 3.64 Ha. The total project out lay is Rs. 3758723/-. /-. Till date an amount of Rs 3520122
has been expended in the colony for different type of restoration works like boundary wall,
compound wall,steps etc .
4. Pulimunda ST colony :-Pulimunda tribal colony is located at ward no 6 of Karulai
Gramapanchayath in Malappuram district. This colony is situated inside the forest area on the
 bank of Karimpuzha river. This colony is almost 5 km from the Nedumkayam forest depot & 10
km from Karulai town. This colony is lying adjacent to Mundakkadavu tribal colony & has 25
families with a total area of 3.0684 Ha. The total project out lay is Rs.1060284/-. As per the
sanctioned estimate the work proposed in this colony were boundary wall of height 60cm for a
total length of 795 Rm. Till date an amount of Rs 1057805 has been expended in the colony for
different type of restoration works like boundary wall, compound wall,steps etc. the works
have been completed in the watershed
5. Kumbalappara ST Colony:- Kumbalapara colony is located in ward No. 1 of Pothukal Grama
Panchayath in Nilambur Block in Malappuram district. The colony consists of 14 Kattunaikkan
families . The soil conservation works proposed are construction of earthen bund, Boundary
planting of Pathimugham , Retaining wall, and RCC well . The works will be implemented
through the beneficiary committee constituted among the beneficiaries of the colony . The
Beneficiary committee was formed and training was conducted on 19 /11/2013. The total
project cost is Rs. 1150470/-. . Till date an amount of Rs 932212/- has been expended in the
colony for different type of restoration works like boundary wall, compound wall, steps etc.
6. Alakkal ST colony:- Alakkal colony is located in ward No. 11 of Vazhikkadavu Grama
Panchayath in Nilambur Block in Malappuram district. The colony consists of 26 Kattunaikkan
families . The soil conservation works proposed are construction of Stone Pitched Contour
Bund, Moisture Conservation Pits, Boundary wall, Retaining wall, and drainage channels for the
safe disposal of excess water. The works will be implemented through the beneficiary
committee constituted among the beneficiaries of the colony . The Beneficiary committee was
formed and training was conducted on 08/11/2013. The total project cost is Rs. 1695541/-. . Till
date an amount of Rs 1611257/- has been expended in the colony for different type of restoration
works like boundary wall, compound wall, culvert etc.
7. Appankappu ST colony:- This colony is located in ward No. 3 of Pothukal Grama
Panchayath on the banks of Nirpuzha in Nilambur Block in Malappuram district. The colony
consists of 89 Kattunaikkan families. The soil conservation works proposed are construction of
Retaining wall, RCC well and making of Rubber plantation. The works implemented through
the beneficiary committee constituted among the beneficiaries of the colony . The Beneficiary
committee was formed and training was conducted on 19/11/2013. The total project cost is Rs.
43, 32738 /- . Till date an amount of Rs 4241499/- has been expended in the colony for different
type of restoration works like boundary wall, compound wall, culvert etc.
8. Punchakkolly ST colony:-Punjakolly colony is located on the banks of Punnappuzha in ward
No. 11 of Vazhikkadavu Grama Panchayath in Nilambur Block in Malappuram district. The
colony consists of 44 Kattunaikkan families The soil conservation works proposed are
construction of Boundary wall, Retaining wall, Water Harvesting Structure and drainage
channels for the safe disposal of excess water. The works will be implemented through the
beneficiary committee constituted among the beneficiaries of the colony . The Beneficiary
committee was formed and training was conducted on 08/11/2013. The total project cost is Rs.
2631738/- Till date an amount of Rs 868013/- has been expended in the colony for different type
of restoration works like boundary wall, compound wall, culvert etc.
9. Thandankallu ST colony:- Thandankallu ST colony is located in ward No. 2 of Pothukal Grama
Panchayath in Nilambur Block in Malappuram district. The colony consists of 28 Kattunaikkan families .
This colony is situated in the east boundary of the seed garden complex of Department of Agriculture,
Munderi The colony is fully surrounded by forest and hence the wild life encroachments especially that of
elephants is very severe. . Administrative sanction for an amount of Rs. 12,00,000 was accorded as per
order No. G.O(Rt) No. 143/2015/ SCSTdated 28/01/2015 ofSCST development Dept. Technical sanction
was accorded as per order No. PG(1)9237/2012 dated 12/03/2015 of the Addl. Director of Soil
Conservation. The soil conservation works proposed and sanctioned as per the Technical sanction were
Construction of boundary walls inside the colony, Deepening ,widening and protecting the side banks of
 Thandakallu sub drain, construction of well, foot bridge and RCC slab over the drain . Till date an
amount of Rs 615627/- has been expended in the colony for different type of restoration works
like boundary wall, compound wall, culvert etc.

III. WESTERN GHAT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (WGDP)

Introduction:- The Western Ghats or the “Sahyadri” is the majestic mountain range on the fringes of
the west coast of India. It is one among the seven great mountain ranges in the country and is next
only to the Himalayas. Its landscape is unique in terms of geology, biology and ecology. The mountain
range extends over a distance of 1500-1600 km from Tapti river in the north to Kanyakumari in the
south with an average elevation of more than 600 m and traverses through Five States viz.
Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Its geology and geomorphology coupled
with high rainfall makes the Western Ghats as one of the most ecologically diversified landscapes.It is
this ecological diversity of WG that supports: (i) a wide range of forest types ranging from tropical wet
evergreen forests to grasslands, (ii) some 4000 species of flowering plants with high degree of
endemism and (iii) rich fauna with endemism ranging from 11% to 78% among different groups.
Consequently, Western Ghats constitutes not only one of the hotspots of biodiversity in the world, but
also one among world’s eight hottesthotspots.The Western Ghats is the home for about 50 million
people belonging to the Six States of the Country. It is the source of water for the entire Peninsular
India, and also influences the monsoons. The life supporting and biodiversity rich ecosystems of
Western Ghats are threatened today due to human intervention.
The Western Ghats region of Kerala covers 450 Kms (28.12%) out of the total length of
1600Kms. The Kerala region (“Sahyadri”) of Western Ghats comprises of 72% of the total geographical
area of the Sate and around 50% of the State’s population. The region covers 90 Block Panchayats and
561 Grama Panchayats in the State. The Western Ghats play an important role in providing substantial
rainfall in the state. The “Sahyadri” is the birthplace of 44 major rivers flowing through the state. The
rich natural forests of this region are a treasure house of plants, animals and minerals. The influence of
Western Ghats has been remarkable in the maintenance and preservation of ecology of the state.

Malappuram district lying in the mid region of the state is having at total area of 3550 sq.km.
The district is divided in to six Taluks namely Nilambur, Ernad, Perintalmanna, Tirur, Tirurangadi
and Ponnani. The district is having 15 developmental blocks, 101 grama panchayats and seven
municipalities. Out of the six taluks in the district western ghat region traverses through four taluks
namely Ernad, Nilambur, Perinthalmanna and Tirur. Eastern parts of the district are hilly areas and
are mostly under forest. Chaliyar, Kadalundi and Bharathapuzha are the three major rivers flowing
through the district. In general the coastal area along the western part of the district is having sandy
loam soil, midland is with laterite soil and the high land is with forest soil. Most of the people are
depending on agriculture. Paddy is the major food crop. Banana is the major fruit crop and
Bittergourd and Cowpea are the major vegetables. Coconut, Arecanut and Rubber are the important
commercial crops. Pepper, Cashew, Cassava, Ginger, Turmeric, Pulses and Betel vine are also
cultivated in the district.
The topography of the district is undulating with steep terrain which causes excessive runoff, poor
infiltration and depletion of soil fertility. District experiences high intensity short duration rainfall.
Even though the district is getting an average rainfall of 2800 mm, during the summer months local
bodies are forced to supply the water through the tankers in many areas. The undulating topography
and high intensity of rainfall allow the water an easy surface runoff and the time to reach the water
from Western Ghats to Lakshadweep Sea is hardly 48 hours. Integrated development of Western ghat
region on compact watershed basis is needed keeping in view the overriding priorities of eco-
development and eco-restoration.

In Malappuram District about 20 ongoing schemes were being implemented under this
programme falling in the different gramapanchayath of the district and about 5 new schemes has
been sanctioned falling in different grama panchayath with the Programme Implementation
Agency as District Soil Conservation Officer .The list of ongoing watersheds under WGDP are as
follows\

1..Payyanaduthodu 11. Kallamoola

2. Kundanthode 12. Kottapuzha
3. Chakkammaduthod 13. Mullankad
4. Kozhipparambu 14. Cheruputhoor
5. Odathodu 15. Kamanam thodu
6. Maruthankadavu 16. Padiyad pazhedam
7. Kakkulam Valiyathodu 17. Valiya thodu
8. Anady 18. Aroor
9. Asari thodu 19. Edavanna
10. Arakumpoil 20. Alottippara

During the financial year 2014-15 an amount of Rs. 1,372728./-(Rupees Three c

1. Chakkammaduthodu watershed:- Chakkammaduthodu watershed lies in Porur
Gramapanchayth, Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram District. The total area of the Watershed is 500
Ha. Out of this 500 Ha of land require different types of soil and water conservation treatments to
control soil erosion and water conservation. The works are executed either by individual
beneficiaries or by a Watershed committee convener selected by the Watershed committee
members in the Watershed.During the financial year 2014-15works for an amount of Rs. 33571 /-
has been executed under this watershed.

2. Kozhipparambu watershed :- Kozhipparambu watershed spread over ward nos 3,8,9,10,11 of

Thiruvaly Grama Panchayath and 3 of Porur Gramapanchayth , Eranad Taluk in Malappuram
District. The total area of the Watershed is 823 Ha. Out of this 700 Ha of land require different
types of soil and water conservation treatments to control soil erosion and water conservation.
The works are executed either by individual beneficiaries or by a Watershed committee convener
selected by the Watershed committee members in the Watershed.During the financial year 2014-
15works for an amount of Rs 889966 /- has been executed under this watershed.

3. Odathodu water shed:- Odathodu watershed is lies in ward nos.7, 8 of Wandoor and 14, 15, 17
of Chokkad Gramapanchayth, Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram District. The total area of the
Watershed is 485 Ha. Out of this 435 Ha of land require different types of soil and water conservation
treatments to control soil erosion and water conservation. The works are executed either by
individual beneficiaries or by a Watershed committee convener selected by the Watershed committee
members in the Watershed. During the financial year 2014-15works for an amount of Rs. 816632 /-
has been executed under this watershed.

4. Maruthankadavu watershed:- Maruthankadavu watershed spread over in ward nos 1, 2, 3,6,7,9

and 14 of Moothedam Grama Panchayath, Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram District. The main drain
of Watershed area is Pullanithodu. The total area of the Watershed is 550 Ha. Different types of soil
and water conservation treatments works are required to be executed to control soil erosion and
water conservation. The works are executed either by individual beneficiaries or by a Watershed
committee convener selected by the Watershed committee members in the Watershed. During the
financial year 2014-15works for an amount of Rs. 684243 /- has been executed under this watershed.

5. Kakkulam valiyathodu watershed :- Kakkulam Valiyathodu watershed spread over ward nos
4,12,13,14 and 15 of Pandikkad Grama Panchayath , Eranad Taluk in Malappuram District. The main
drain of Watershed area is Kakkulam Valiyathodu. The total area of the Watershed is 450 Ha.
Different types of soil and water conservation treatments works are required to be executed to control
soil erosion and water conservation. The works are executed either by individual beneficiaries or by a
Watershed committee convener selected by the Watershed committee members in the Watershed.

6. Anady colony water shed:- Anadycolony watershed spread over Thuvoor Panchayath in ward
nos 2, 3,4,6,7 and 8, Karuvarakundu Panchayath in ward no 1 and Kalikavu Panchayath in ward no
14 in Nilambur Taluk, Malappuram District. The main drain of Watershed area is Anadythodu. The
total area of the Watershed is 690 Ha. Different types of soil and water conservation treatments works
are required to be executed to control soil erosion and water conservation. The works are executed
either by individual beneficiaries or by a Watershed committee convener selected by the Watershed
committee members in the Watershed. During the financial year 2014-15works for an amount of
Rs.517726 /- has been executed under this watershed.

7. Asarithodu watershed:- Asarithodu watershed is spread over Kavanoor Grama Panchayath ,

Ernadu Taluk in Malappuram District. The main drain of Watershed area is Asarithodu. The total
area of the Watershed is 810Ha. Kavanoor Grama Panchayath is the PIA of the watershed . NRM
works in the watershed are implementing under the supervision of soil conservation department.
The works are executed by a Beneficiary committee convenor selected by the Beneficiary
committee members or individual beneficiaries in the Watershed under the monitoring of
watershed committee . The total project cost is Rs. 7594000 /-. An amount of Rs 937048/- has been
expended under this watershed for the financial year 2014-15.

8. Arkkumpoil watershed:- Arakkumpoil watershed is spread over ward nos 2,3,4 &12of
Amarambalam grama pacchayath& 6,12(part) of Karulayi Grama Panchayath , NilamburTaluk in
Malappuram District. The total area of the Watershed is 875Ha. Out of this 625 Ha of land require
different types of treatment for prevent soil erosion. The works are executed by a Watershed
committee convenor selected by the Watershed committee members or individual beneficiaries in
the Watershed. The total project cost is Rs. 3219541/-. An amount of Rs 239407/- has been expended
under this watershed for the financial year 2014-15.

9. Kallamoola watershed:- Kallamoola watershed is spread over Chokkad Grama Panchayath ,

NilamburTaluk in Malappuram District. The total area of the Watershed is 1000Ha. Out of this 900
Ha of land require different types of treatment for prevent soil erosion. The works are executed by a
Watershed committee convenor selected by the Watershed committee members or individual
beneficiaries in the Watershed. The total project cost is Rs. 2800625/-. An amount of Rs 361061/- has
been expended under this watershed for the financial year 2014-15

10. Kundanthodu watershed:- Kundan thodu watershed is spread over Karuvarakundu Grama
Panchayath , Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram District. The main drain of Watershed area is
Kundanthodu. The total area of the Watershed is 800 Ha. This land require different types of
treatment for prevent soil erosion. The works are executed by a Watershed committee convenor
selected by the Watershed committee members or individual beneficiaries in the Watershed. The
total project cost is Rs. 3219563/-. An amount of Rs 495968/- has been expended under this
watershed for the financial year 2014-15.

11. Cheruputhoor watershed :_ Cheruputhoor watershed is spread over Morayoor,Pulppatta

GramaPanchayath ErnaduTaluk in Malappuram District. The main drain of Watershed area is
Mongam-Cheruputhoor thodu. The total area of the Watershed is 580Ha. Out of this 580 Ha of land
require different types of treatment for prevent soil erosion. The works are executed by a Watershed
committee convenor selected by the Watershed committee members or individual beneficiaries in
the Watershed. The total project cost for NRM works is 2995943/-. An amount of Rs 357299/- has
been expended under this watershed for the financial year 2014-15.

12. Kamanam thodu watershed :- Kamanamthodu watershed is spread over Thrikkalangode

GramaPanchayath ErnaduTaluk in Malappuram District. The main drain of Watershed area is
Kamanamthodu. The total area of the Watershed is 690Ha. Out of this 548 Ha of land require
different types of treatment for prevent soil erosion. The works are executed by a Watershed
committee convenor selected by the Watershed committee members or individual beneficiaries in
the Watershed. The total project cost for NRM works is 2566500/-. An amount of Rs 73463/- has been
expended under this watershed for the financial year 2014-15

13. Pandiyad pazhedam watershed:- Pandiyad pazhedam watershed is spread over

Thrikalangode GramaPanchayath Ernad Taluk in Malappuram District. The main drain of
Watershed area is Kottakkattupadi thodu. The total area of the Watershed is 750Ha. Out of this 650
Ha of land require different types of treatment for prevent soil erosion. The works are executed by a
Watershed committee convenor selected by the Watershed committee members or individual
beneficiaries in the Watershed. The total project cost for NRM works is 3359019/-. An amount of Rs
587924/- has been expended under this watershed for the financial year 2014-15.

New Watersheds sanctioned during 2015-16

1. Chenaithodu Watershed :- The proposed Chenayithode watershed having an area of 550 ha is
located in Thiruvali Gramapanchayat in Wandoor block of Malappuram district. This watershed
falling in the drainage basin of Chaliyar river. (Code number 24C 38e). Chenayithode watershed is
spread over ward no’s 17, 18 and 19 of Thiruvali GramaPanchayath in Wandoor Block of
Malappuram District. The watershed is bounded by Munda Mala& school padi on the north,
Vappari mala on the south, Punnappala area on the east, and Cheenippadi area on the west The
watershed lies lies between 11o, 10’ 16.21” and 11o, 12’, 14.5” North latitude and 76o, 11’, 29.1” and
760, 09’, 40.5” East longitude.The watershed is spread over a total geographical area of 630Ha and
has a treatable area of 570 Ha. The watershed shows a dendritic drainage pattern. Chennayithodu
which originates from vapparimala & Sreekailasa Kshethrakulam area flows in the Northern
direction and joins into the Chellithodu at vellur/kappukund area. The administrative sanction
has been issued vide order no. 689/14-15/WGDP(WS)/DPO/MPM(2) dated 28-9-2015 of the
District Collector, MalappuramThe total project cost of the watershed is Rs 10282000. Watershed
committee formation and beneficiary training were completed in the watershed . The
implementation of works has been started in the watershed.

2. Puliyanthodu watershed :- Puliyanthode watershed having an area of 550 ha is located in

Edapatta Gramapanchayat in Perinthalmanna block of Malappuram district. This watershed
belongs to the drainage basin of Kadalundi river. (Code number 23K30e, 23K30b.. Puliyanthodu
watershed having an area of 550 ha is located in ward no’s 6, 12 and 13 of Edapatta Grama
Panchayath of Malappuram district. The treatable area of the watershed is 525 Ha. The watershed
is bounded by Ambayaparamba, and ridges of Karuvankottamala and Thaniyankunnu on the
north, Pullikuth-Anjilangadi road on the south, Puliyakkode watershed (treated under RIDF) the
east, and pullikuth area of Melattur panchayath area on the west. The watershed lies between 11 o,
03’ 22” and 11o, 04’, 43” North latitude and 76o, 17’, 17” and 760, 19’, 22” East longitude. The
watershed is spread over a total geographical area of 550Ha and has a treatable area of 530 Ha.
The watershed shows a dendritic drainage pattern. The main drain of the watershed is
Puliyanthode which originates from parayanmadu mala flows in the western direction and joins
into the Velli ar at Ucharavakadavu. Upper reaches of this watershed upto puliyakkode is already
treated as Puliyakkode watershed under RIDF. The administrative sanction has been issued vide
order no. 689/14-15/WGDP(WS)/DPO/MPM(6) dated 28-9-2015 of the District Collector,
MalappuramThe The total project cost of the watershed is Rs 9456000. Watershed committee
formation and beneficiary training were completed in the watershed . The implementation of
works has been started in the watershed.

3. Paravathodu Watershed :- Kuthirappalam (Paravathode) watershed having an area of 550 ha is

located in ward no’s 17, 18 and 19 of Angadipuram Gramapanchayat in Perinthalmanna block of
Malappuram district. This watershed belongs to the drainage basin of Kadalundi river. (Code
number 23K39j).Kuthirappalam (Paravathode) watershed is spread over ward no’s 17, 18 and 19
of Angadipuram GramaPanchayath in Perinthalmanna Block of Malappuram District. The
watershed is bounded by Puthanagadi pallipadi area on the north, ridges of Fathimapuram estate,
 Chirattamala and irilamkadu area on the south, ridges of Karuvetti, Kizhakkemukku area on the
east, and ridges of Vattapara Malaparamba area on the west. The watershed lies between 10 o, 56’
50” and 10o, 57’, 48” North latitude and 76 o, 10’, 29” and 760, 12’, 37” East longitude. The
watershed is spread over a total geographical area of 550Ha and has a treatable area of 530 Ha.
The total project cost of the watershed is Rs 9553000. The administrative sanction has been issued
vide order no. 689/14-15/WGDP(WS)/DPO/MPM(3) dated 28-9-2015 of the District Collector,
MalappuramThe Watershed committee formation and beneficiary training were completed in the
watershed . The implementation of works has been started in the watershed.

4. Kollithodu-Thamullithodu watershed:- Kollithodu-Thamullithodu watershed having an area of

915 ha is located in ward no’s 2, 5, 7, 8,9,10 and 11 of Pulamanthole Gramapanchayat in
Perinthalmanna block of Malappuram district. This watershed belongs to the drainage basin of
Bharathapuzha river. (Code number 20Baf) . Kollithodu-Thamullithode watershed having
an area of 915 ha is located in ward no’s 2, 5, 7, 8,9,10 and 11 of Pulamanthole Grama Panchayath
of Malappuram district. The watershed shows a dendritic drainage pattern. The drain
Kathramthode which originates from Malaparamba area and panikkerkadu flows towards
northern side joins with Koilamchola, another drain named Kallupalamthode which originates
from Mannathikulam area also flows towards northern side. These Kathramthode and
Kallupalamthode joins together Near Puthanagadi mosque forming Paravathode, which finally
empties in to the Cheriyapuzha at Orodampalam area. The watershed is bounded by cheerakkam
Mala on the north, Pulamanthole Puzha /Kunthi puzha/Thootha Puzha on the south, Kolathur –
Pulamanthole road on the east, and Vilayur-kunnapally area on the west. It lies between 10o, 56’
12” and 10o, 53’, 45” North latitude and 76o, 12’, 50” and 760, 10’, 19” East longitude, and total area
extends over 915 ha and the treatable area of the watershed is 850 ha. The total project cost of the
watershed is Rs 15323000. The administrative sanction has been issued vide order no. 689/14-
15/WGDP(WS)/DPO/MPM(4) dated 28-9-2015 of the District Collector, MalappuramThe
Watershed committee formation and beneficiary training were completed in the watershed . The
implementation of works has been started in the watershed

5. Adyanpara Watershed:- Adyanpara watershed having an area of 649 ha is located in ward no’s 4,
5, 6 and 7 of Chaliyar Gramapanchayat in Nilambur block of Malappuram district. This
watershed belongs to the drainage basin of Chaliyar river. (Code number 24C23b, 24c23f) .The
watershed is elongated in shape. The mail drain is Kanjirappuzha which is originating from
dense forest area. The watershed is bounded by Mayinpalli at north, Chaliyarmukku on the
southCheralottam, Namboodiripotti, Konamunda and Elambilakode areas on the east, and
VArikunnu, Kompankolli, Kurumkulam and Ezhavathode mukku on the west. It lies between
11o, 18’ 40” and 11o, 21’, 145” North latitude and 76o, 11’, 29.1” and 760, 09’, 40.5” East longitude,
and total area extends over 649 ha and the treatable area of the watershed is 400 ha. The total
project cost of the watershed is Rs 72,07,000/-. The watershed shows a dendritic drainage pattern.
The drain Kanhirapuzha which originates from dense forest area namely Pantheerayiram
Malavaram and flows towards south and join to Ezhuvathode mukku and drain to Chaliyar
river at Chalayarmukku and drain to Chaliyar at Chalayarmukku. The total length of drain is 19
Km. Out of this 11 KM is in dense forest area and then enters in proposed watershed. The length
of main drain in the watershed is 8 KM. The administrative sanction has been issued vide order
no. 689/14-15/WGDP(WS)/DPO/MPM(1) dated 28-9-2015 of the District Collector,
MalappuramThe Watershed committee formation and beneficiary training were completed in the
watershed . The implementation of works has been started in the watershed

DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE IN MALAPPURAM DISTRICT DURING 2015-2016

Sl Name of Scheme Area (Hect.) Expenditure Remar

No. (Rs) ks
RIDF Schemes
1 PuliyakkodeWatershed- XVI
42 909876
2 KakkudumbWatershed- XVII 111 2012045
3 Ammanam cholaWatershed-XVII 22 541342
4 Chathallurthode Watershed-XVII 50 1499366
Kalkkundu kappilamthottam
5
Watershed--XIX 204 4134147
6 Pallippadi thode Watershed-XIX 106 2274716
7 Mannazhi kizhakkethodeWatershed 95.5 2527642
8 Kavungalthode Watershed -XIX 77 1739850
9 Odakkayam Watershed- XIX 303 5653035
TOTAL 1010.5 21292019
PVTG schemes
10 Moonadi tribal Colony 0.0209 54325
11 Melecheri tribal Colony 0.0281 89197
12 Pulimunda tribal Colony 0.9305 321535
13 Mundakadavu tribal Colony 0.0975 100729
14 Punchakolly tribal Colony 0.5178 868013
15 Alakkal tribal Colony 0.511 339726
16 Appankappu tribal Colony 2.2516 821678
17 Kumbalappara tribal Colony 0.9431 354610
18 Thandankallu Tribal Colony 1.6601 615327
Training & Documentation 1 6220
Administration charges &contingencies 58602
TOTAL 6.9606 3630262

WGDP schemes
19
Edavanna Watershed
20 Aroor Watershed 31 150480
21 Kallamoola Waterhsed 52 270867
22 Pandiyad Pazhedamthodu watershed 47 337416
23 Valiyathode Watershed 25 188342
24 Mullangadu Watershed 20 97944
25 Kamanamthodu watershed 40 250474
26 Cheruvathoor
27 Arakkumpoyil 340 2073420
28 Kundanthodu watershed 54 333945
29
Kakkulam Valiyathodu Watershed
30 Kozhiparambu Watershed
31 Maruthankadavu 10 104216
32 Chakkamaduthodu Watershed
33 Payyanaduthodu watershed
34 Odathodu watershed 128 1140779
35 Anadi Colony
36 Kottapuzha watershed 48 257625
37 Asarithodu 63 936842
38 Allottippara 24 252673
TOTAL 882 6395023
Grand TOTAL 1899.6Ha 3,13,17304

District Soil Conservation Officer

Malappuram at Manjeri