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