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