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