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