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