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