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