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