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