Karikili Gram Panchayat, Acharapakkam

Karikili is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Acharapakkam Panchayat Union and Chengalpattu District Panchayat. Karikili Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Chithamur, Karikkili, and Kolathur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Karikili Gram Panchayat

Karikili Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Chithamur
2Karikkili
3Kolathur

Panchayati Raj Structure for Karikili Gram Panchayat

Karikili Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Karikili 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 Karikili 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 Karikili Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Karikili Gram Panchayat

Where is Karikili Gram Panchayat located?

Karikili Gram Panchayat is located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Acharapakkam Panchayat Union.

How many villages come under Karikili Gram Panchayat?

3 villages come under Karikili Gram Panchayat: Chithamur, Karikkili, and Kolathur.

Which Panchayat Union does Karikili Gram Panchayat come under?

Karikili Gram Panchayat comes under Acharapakkam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chengalpattu district.

Which District Panchayat does Karikili Gram Panchayat come under?

Chengalpattu District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karikili Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?

Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Karikili Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Acharapakkam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Chengalpattu District Panchayat at the district level.

Who heads Karikili Gram Panchayat?

Karikili Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Karikili Gram Panchayat do?

Karikili Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.