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