Kumbalam Gram Panchayat, Shoolagiri
Kumbalam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Shoolagiri Panchayat Union and Krishnagiri District Panchayat. Kumbalam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Doddagounipalli, Kottasadanapalli, and Kumbalam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumbalam Gram Panchayat
Kumbalam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Doddagounipalli |
| 2 | Kottasadanapalli |
| 3 | Kumbalam |
| 4 | Meenandoddi |
| 5 | Muthurayanpudur |
| 6 | Peddasigarlapalli |
| 7 | Ramandoddi |
| 8 | Sokkapuram |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumbalam Gram Panchayat
Kumbalam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumbalam 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)
Shoolagiri Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumbalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumbalam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumbalam Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumbalam Gram Panchayat located?
Kumbalam Gram Panchayat is located in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Shoolagiri Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kumbalam Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kumbalam Gram Panchayat: Doddagounipalli, Kottasadanapalli, Kumbalam, Meenandoddi, Muthurayanpudur, Peddasigarlapalli, Ramandoddi, and Sokkapuram.
Which Panchayat Union does Kumbalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumbalam Gram Panchayat comes under Shoolagiri Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Krishnagiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumbalam Gram Panchayat come under?
Krishnagiri District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumbalam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kumbalam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Shoolagiri Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Krishnagiri District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kumbalam Gram Panchayat?
Kumbalam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumbalam Gram Panchayat do?
Kumbalam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.