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