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