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