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