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