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