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