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