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