Manjapra Grama Panchayat is located in the northeastern part of Ernakulam district, approximately 6 km east of Angamaly Highway Junction. The nearby pilgrimage centres are Kalady, sanctified as the birthplace of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, and Malayattoor, blessed by the footsteps of St. Thomas. The antiquity of this region, also referred to as Manjappara in historical records, is evidenced by the Vattezhuthu inscription on the walls of Puthoorpilly Temple.

As a result of the administrative changes, Manjapra became a Pravarthi under the Alangad Mandapam, which was incorporated into Travancore. During that period, the administrative head of the Pravarthi was known as the Chandrakkaran. In addition to revenue and judicial powers, the Chandrakkaran was also responsible for temple administration. The place where the Chandrakkaran’s office was situated came to be known as Chandrapura. Chandrapura is one of the major junctions in Manjapra Grama Panchayat.

From the Manjapra Panchayat, which originally covered an area of 50 square miles, the regions of Anappara and Devagiri were transferred to Thuravoor Panchayat. In 1980, the area east of the Valiya Thodu was constituted as Ayyampuzha Panchayat. As a result of these changes, Manjapra Panchayat, comprising the entire Manjapra Village, became the smallest panchayat in Ernakulam district.

The places of worship in this region are all very old. People from all castes and religions actively cooperate and participate in the festivals celebrated at these places, making them excellent examples of religious harmony. Even today, it is Hindus who carry the traditional kuthuvilakku (ceremonial oil lamp) during the feast celebrations at Christian churches.