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