Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat, Walajabad
Kattavakkam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Walajabad Panchayat Union and Kancheepuram District Panchayat. Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Athipattu, Kattavakkam, and Manjamedu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat
Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Athipattu |
| 2 | Kattavakkam |
| 3 | Manjamedu |
| 4 | Vilagam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat
Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kattavakkam 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 Kattavakkam 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 Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat
Where is Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat located?
Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat is located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Walajabad Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat: Athipattu, Kattavakkam, Manjamedu, and Vilagam.
Which Panchayat Union does Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat comes under Walajabad Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kancheepuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Walajabad Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kancheepuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat?
Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat do?
Kattavakkam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.