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