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