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