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