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