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