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