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