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