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