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