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