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