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