Thamarassery
Grama Panchayat

Thamarassery is one of the earliest Panchayats in the erstwhile Malabar District. It is believed that the old name, 'Thaazhmalachery' (meaning the region at the valley of low hills), gradually evolved into 'Thamarassery' over time. The hilly and mountainous northeastern parts of the Panchayat were dense forests where wild animals roamed freely until about half a century ago. It was the migrants who arrived from the former Travancore region, even before the formation of Kerala, who cleared the forests and transformed them into populated farmlands.

This village has been notable for freedom fighters who struggled against the British, individuals who made their mark in the fields of art, sports, and culture, and those who excelled in indigenous and other systems of medicine. The government hospital established in Thamarassery at the beginning of this century continues to serve as a beacon of hope for the surrounding areas. Although delayed, it has now been upgraded to a Taluk Hospital with all necessary facilities. The Thamarassery Govt. U.P. School stands as a testament to the old generation's interest in education, now nearing its centenary. The weekly market (Aazhchachantha) in Thamarassery has been utilized for decades as a center for selling agricultural produce from the Panchayat and neighboring agricultural areas.

Thamarassery has always been renowned for its communal harmony, where people belonging to Hindu, Christian, and Muslim communities live together peacefully. The majority of the residents are farmers, farm laborers, and common workers employed in other sectors. The 'Gulf invasion' (migration to the Gulf countries) that took place after the 1970s significantly contributed to the social and cultural enrichment of this village and its surrounding areas, leading to developmental progress and economic upliftment.