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