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