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