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