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History of Grama Panchayat
Historical Governance: Formerly part of the South Canara district under the old Madras Presidency, Chenkala was once ruled by the Ballal and Kumbala Maipady dynasties, with local administrative and judicial powers later held by 'Patelars' (village heads). The Edneer Mutt & Constitutional History: The 700-year-old Edneer Mutt, located here, is globally recognized due to its late seer Kesavananda Bharati, whose landmark Supreme Court case regarding Fundamental Rights became a cornerstone of Indian constitutional law. Freedom Struggle: The region actively participated in the Indian Independence Movement, notably through freedom fighters like Khandike Krishna Bhat and Chooripallam Maddanam, who were jailed during the Non-Cooperation and Salt Satyagraha movements. British-Era Landmarks: Remnants of the...
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