Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT, Veliyanad
Kavalam is a GRAMA PANCHAYAT located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. It falls under the Veliyanad Block Panchayat and Alappuzha District Panchayat. Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers a total of 2 villages: Kavalam and Kunnumma. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kavalam |
| 2 | Kunnumma |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT is part of Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Veliyanad Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Alappuzha District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Where is Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT located?
Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT is located in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. It falls under the Veliyanad Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
2 villages come under Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT: Kavalam and Kunnumma.
Which Block Panchayat does Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT comes under Veliyanad Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Alappuzha district.
Which District Panchayat does Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Alappuzha District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Kerala have?
Kerala follows a three-tier structure. Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT sits at the village level, Veliyanad Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Alappuzha District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT do?
Kavalam GRAMA PANCHAYAT handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.