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