Kalpeni Gram Panchayat
Kalpeni is a Gram Panchayat located in the Lakshadweep District district of Lakshadweep. It falls under the Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad. Kalpeni Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Cheriyam, Kalpeni (Ct), and Kodithala. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalpeni Gram Panchayat
Kalpeni Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cheriyam |
| 2 | Kalpeni (Ct) |
| 3 | Kodithala |
| 4 | Pitti (I) |
| 5 | Pitti (Ii) |
| 6 | Tilakkam (I) |
| 7 | Tilakkam (Ii) |
| 8 | Tilakkam (Iii) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalpeni Gram Panchayat
Kalpeni Gram Panchayat is part of Lakshadweep's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalpeni Gram 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: District Panchayat (DP)
Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalpeni Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalpeni Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalpeni Gram Panchayat located?
Kalpeni Gram Panchayat is located in the Lakshadweep District district of Lakshadweep.
How many villages come under Kalpeni Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kalpeni Gram Panchayat: Cheriyam, Kalpeni (Ct), Kodithala, Pitti (I), Pitti (Ii), Tilakkam (I), Tilakkam (Ii), and Tilakkam (Iii).
Does Kalpeni Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Lakshadweep follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Kalpeni Gram Panchayat comes directly under Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Kalpeni Gram Panchayat come under?
Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalpeni Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Lakshadweep have?
Lakshadweep follows a two-tier structure. Kalpeni Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Lakshadweep District Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Kalpeni Gram Panchayat?
Kalpeni Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalpeni Gram Panchayat do?
Kalpeni Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.