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