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