Thrissur Municipal Corporation

Thrissur Municipal Corporation

തൃശൂർ നഗരസഭ
Type
Type
Established2000
Leadership
Dr.Niji Justin, INC
A Prasad, INC
Leader of Opposition
TBA
Rahesh Kumar R
Structure
Seats56
Political groups
Government (35)

Official Opposition (11)
  LDF (11)

Other Opposition (10)

CommitteesFinance Standing Committee
CommitteesDevelopment Standing Committee
Joint committees
Welfare Standing Committee
Elections
First-past-the-post
Last election
11 December 2025
Next election
December 2030
Meeting place
Municipal Corporation Building, Thrissur
Website
thrissurcorporation.lsgkerala.gov.in

The Thrissur Municipal Corporation is the civic body that governs Thrissur city in Kerala, India. It is the third largest city Corporation in the state of Kerala by area and the fourth largest in population. Established as a Municipality since 1921 under the Cochin Municipal Regulations, it is responsible for civic infrastructure and administration; the distribution of electricity and water for Thrissur city.[2][3] The Corporation manages 101.42 km of Thrissur city limits of through 55 wards through five zones Ayyanthole, Vilvattom, Ollukkara, Ollur and Koorkanchery.[4] Thrissur Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of the city.

History

Prior to the constitution of the municipality, there was a sanitary board functioning in 1910 under a sergeant and the town council after 1911. In 1932, the new Municipal Corporation Building, Thrissur was constructed. On 1 July 1942, Thrissur Municipality was born and in 2000, it was upgraded by the Kerala Government to Municipal corporation. The first elections to the corporation were held in 2000. Ayyanthole, Ollukkara, Koorkenchery, Ollur and Vilvattom Panchayaths and parts of Nadathara and Kolazhy Panchayaths were merged with the municipality to form the Thrissur Municipal Corporation.

The corporation comprises two legislative assemblies Thrissur Assembly Constituency and Ollur Assembly Constituency. The city is administered by the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, headed by a mayor. Thrissur Municipal Corporation is the second-largest city corporation in the state of Kerala. The city is the only local body and city in Kerala which directly controls power, water supply and solid waste management system in the Thrissur city. For administrative purposes, the city is divided into 55 wards, from which the members of the corporation council are elected for five years. The corporation has its headquarters in Thrissur city.[4]

Revenue sources

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[5][6][7]

Revenue from taxes

Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation.

  • Property tax.
  • Profession tax.
  • Entertainment tax.
  • Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax.
  • Advertisement tax.

Revenue from non-tax sources

Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.

  • Water usage charges.
  • Fees from Documentation services.
  • Rent received from municipal property.
  • Funds from municipal bonds.

Master plans

The first master plan for Thrissur city was sanctioned by the Kerala Government in October 1972 with a plan period of 20 years in accordance with the Town Planning Act. It was expected that the town would accommodate a population of 1,75,000 in 1991. The sanctioned Development Plan (1972) for Thrissur envisaged a growth pattern integrating rural areas and the urban center of Thrissur so as to provide the rural areas with employment opportunities and social amenities. The Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD) and Thrissur Urban Development Authority (TUDA) are the agencies that prepare the plan. A new Master plan, which is in the anvil since last 10 or more years has been a long-awaited dream of Thrissur as people are struggling to get building permits under the existing outdated master plan.

Income

As of 2014-15 revenue, the annual budgetary estimate of Thrissur Corporation is Rs 346.27 crore. Surplus income of the corporation is Rs 6.63 crore. Property tax is the main source of revenue for Thrissur Corporation.[8][9]

Municipal Corporation Building, Thrissur seen from M.O. Road, Thrissur

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Standing Committees

There are eight standing committees in the corporation, tasked with different aspects of governance. They are:[10]

  • Finance Standing Committee
  • Development Standing Committee
  • Welfare Standing Committee
  • Health Standing Committee
  • Public Works Standing Committee
  • Town Planning Standing Committee
  • Tax Appeal Standing Committee
  • Education & Sports Standing Committee

Mayors of Thrissur

Mayors of Thrissur
From Until Incumbent Party
5 October 2000 3 April 2004 Jose Kattukkaran Indian National Congress
28 April 2004 30 September 2005 Radhakrishnan K Indian National Congress
7 October 2005 6 October 2010 R. Bindu Communist Party of India (Marxist)
9 November 2010 14 January 2013 I.P. Paul Indian National Congress
15 January 2014 4 June 2015 Rajan Pallan Indian National Congress
19 November 2015 12 December 2018 Ajitha Jayarajan Communist Party of India (Marxist)
12 December 2018 28 January 2020 Ajitha Vijayan Communist Party of India
20 February 2020 11 November 2020 Ajitha Jayarajan Communist Party of India (Marxist)
27 December 2020 16 December 2025 M K Varghese Left Democratic Front (Independent)
2025 Present Dr. Niji Justin Indian National Congress

Deputy Mayors

Deputy Mayors of Thrissur
From Until Incumbent Party
2000 2004 K Radhakrishnan Indian National Congress
2004 2005 PS Johny Indian National Congress
2005 2007 MK Sooryaprakash Democratic Indira Congress
2007 2010 M Vijayan Communist Party of India
2010 2013 Subi Babu Indian National Congress
2014 2015 P.V. Sarojini Indian National Congress
2015 2017 Varghese Kandamkulathy Communist Party of India (Marxist)
2017 2019 Beena Murali Communist Party of India
2019 2020 Raphy Joseph Independent
2020 2023 Rajasree Gopan Communist Party of India (Marxist)
2025 Present A Prasad Indian National Congress

Election results

Corporation Election 2025

S.No. Party name Party symbol Number of Corporators Change
1. UDF 33 Increase 11
2. LDF 11 Decrease 13
3. BJP 08 Increase 2
4. IND 04 Increase 3

Governing Body

The governing body of Thrissur Municipal Corporation consists of 56 councillors, representing 56 wards of the city. The councillors are directly elected for a five-year term. In the 2025 elections, the UDF secured a majority with 33 seats.

Current Office Bearers (2025–2030)
Office Name Political Party Alliance
Mayor Dr. Niji Justin Indian National Congress UDF
Deputy Mayor A. Prasad Indian National Congress UDF

Current Members

The following is the list of wards and the respective councillors of Thrissur Municipal Corporation after the local body elections held in December 2025.

Ward No. Ward Name Corporation Councillor Political Affiliation Alliance
01 Poonkunnam Raghunath C. Menon BJP NDA
02 Kuttankulangara Anjali Rakesh INC UDF
03 Patturaikkal A. V. Krishnamohan BJP NDA
04 Viyyur Arun Thadathil INC UDF
05 Peringavu Shari Kishorkumar INC UDF
06 Ramavarmapuram T. R. Hiran CPI(M) LDF
07 Kuttumukku Shibu Poruthur INC UDF
08 Villadam Sindhu Thaikkadan CPI LDF
09 Cherur Adv. Villy Jijo INC UDF
10 Gandhi Nagar Adv. Subi Babu INC UDF
11 Mukkattukara Shyamala Muralidharan INC UDF
12 Nettissery Sintomol Sojan INC UDF
13 Mullakkara Neethu Sumesh INC UDF
14 Mannuthy Adv. Anees Ahmed T.A. CPI LDF
15 Ollukkara K. Gopalakrishnan INC UDF
16 Krishnapuram Soumya Pratheesh JD(S) LDF
17 Kuttanellur Harish Mohan INC UDF
18 Chelakkottukara T. R. Santhosh INC UDF
19 Kalathode M. L. Rosy Independent LDF
20 Paravattany Jees George CPI(M) LDF
21 Kizhakkumpattukara Dr. Niji Justin INC UDF
22 Chembukavu Adv. Joy Bastin Chakkola INC UDF
23 Mission Quarters Baiju Varghese INC UDF
24 Kuriachira Shomy Francis Independent OTH
25 Valarkavu Mercy Aji INC UDF
26 Anchery Smitha Aneesh CPI(M) LDF
27 Padavaradu Praveenlal INC UDF
28 Ollur Centre Pauly Jose INC UDF
29 Edakkunny Reshmi Unnikrishnan INC UDF
30 Thaikattussery Dr. Keerthana Karthikeyan CPI(M) LDF
31 Ollur Caroly Joshua INC UDF
32 Chiyyaram South Limna Manoj Independent OTH
33 Chiyyaram North Rafi Jose Independent OTH
34 Kuriachira West Jacob Pulikkottil INC UDF
35 Kannamkulangara Mumdas (Chinnu) BJP NDA
36 Thekkinkadu Poornima Suresh BJP NDA
37 Thiruvambadi Adv. M. Reshma Menon BJP NDA
38 Kottappuram Vinod Krishna BJP NDA
39 Poothole P. Sukumaran CPI(M) LDF
40 Kokkalai Vinshi Arunkumar BJP NDA
41 Vadookara Sijith M. S. CPI(M) LDF
42 Koorkanchery Ambili C. M. INC UDF
43 Kanimangalam Padmini Shaji BJP NDA
44 Panamukku Sheena Chandran INC UDF
45 Nedupuzha Princy Rojan INC UDF
46 Kariattukara K. Sumesh INC UDF
47 Laloor Laly James INC UDF
048 ARANATTUKARA Vibitha Vasu INC UDF
049 KANATTUKARA Sunitha Vinod CPI(M) LDF
050 AYYANTHOLE Valsala Baburaj INC UDF
051 CIVIL STATION A. Prasad INC UDF
052 OLARI Sajan C. George INC UDF
053 ELTHURUTH Shaju Kundoly CPI LDF
054 CHETTUPUZHA Baburaj E. S. INC UDF
055 PULLAZHI Sunitha Vinu INC UDF
056 PUTHOORKARA Mephi Delson INC UDF

Map of Thrissur Municipal Corporation

Map
Thrissur Municipal Corporation
Map of Thrissur Municipal Corporation showing the 56 divisions as per the delimitation published on 30 May 2025 (click HERE to see the official map)
Map of Thrissur Municipal Corporation showing the boundaries of all the 56 divisions, published on 30 May 2025.
Map of Thrissur Municipal Corporation showing the boundaries of all the 56 divisions, published on 30 May 2025.
  1. Punkunnam (പൂങ്കുന്നം)
  2. Kuttankulangara (കുട്ടംകുളങ്ങര)
  3. Patturaikal (പാട്ടുരായ്കൽ)
  4. Viyyur (വിയ്യൂർ)
  5. Peringavu (പെരിങ്ങാവ്)
  6. Ramavarmapuram (രാമവർമപുരം)
  7. Kuttumukku (കുറ്റുമുക്ക്)
  8. Villadam (വില്ലടം)
  9. Cherur (ചേറൂർ)
  10. Gandhi Nagar (ഗാന്ധി നഗർ)
  11. Mukkattukara (മുക്കാട്ടുകര)
  12. Nettissery (നെട്ടിശ്ശേരി)
  13. Mullakkara (മുല്ലക്കര)
  14. Mannuthy (മണ്ണുത്തി)
  15. Ollukkara (ഒല്ലൂക്കര)
  16. Nadathara (നടത്തറ)
  17. Kuttanellur (കുട്ടനെല്ലൂർ)
  18. Chelakkottukara (ചേലക്കോട്ടുകര)
  19. Kalathodu (കാളത്തോട്)
  20. Paravattani (പറവട്ടാനി)
  1. Kizhakkumpattukara (കിഴക്കുമ്പാട്ടുകര)
  2. Chembukkavu (ചെമ്പുക്കവ്)
  3. Mission Quarters (മിഷൻ ക്വാർട്ടേർസ്)
  4. Kuriachira (കുരിയച്ചിറ)
  5. Valarkavu (വളർകാവ്)
  6. Ancheri (അഞ്ചേരി)
  7. Patavarad (പടവരാട്)
  8. Ollur Centre (ഒല്ലൂർ സെന്റർ)
  9. Edakkunni (എടക്കുന്നി)
  10. Thaikkattussery (തൈക്കാട്ടുശ്ശേരി)
  11. Cheerachy (ചീരാച്ചി)
  12. Chiyyaram South (ചിയ്യാരം സൗത്ത്)
  13. Chiyyaram (ചിയ്യാരം)
  14. Kuriachira West (കുരിയച്ചിറ വെസ്റ്റ്)
  15. Kannamkulangara (കണ്ണംകുളങ്ങര)
  16. Thekkinkadu (തേക്കിൻകാട്)
  17. Thiruvambady (തിരുവമ്പാടി)
  18. Kottappuram (കോട്ടപ്പുറം)
  19. Poothole (പൂത്തോൾ)
  20. Kokkala (കൊക്കാല)
  1. Vadookkara (വടൂക്കര)
  2. Koorkenchery (കൂർക്കഞ്ചേരി)
  3. Kanimangalam (കണിമംഗലം)
  4. Panamukku (പനമുക്ക്)
  5. Nedupuzha (നെടുപുഴ)
  6. Kariattukara (കാര്യാട്ടുകര)
  7. Laloor (ലാലൂർ)
  8. Aranattukara (അരണാട്ടുകര)
  9. Kanattukara (കാനാട്ടുകര)
  10. Udayanagar (ഉദയനഗർ)
  11. Ayyanthole (അയ്യന്തോൾ)
  12. Olari (ഒളരി)
  13. Elthuruth (എൽതുരുത്ത്)
  14. Chettupuzha (ചേറ്റുപുഴ)
  15. Pullazhi (പുല്ലഴി)
  16. Puthurkara (പുതൂർക്കര)

Corporation Election 2020

S.No. Party name Party symbol Number of Corporators Change
1. UDF 24 Increase 3
2. LDF 24 Increase 1
3. BJP 06 Steady
4. IND 01 Decrease 4

2015 local body elections

Main article: 2015 Kerala local body elections
S.No. Political Front/Party Number of Councilors [11]
1 LDF 23
2 UDF 21
3 BJP 6
4 Others 5
Total 55

See also

Notes

  1. ^ JD(S) Kerala unit is part of LDF in Kerala.

References

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