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