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