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