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