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