Kanamalai Gram Panchayat, Jawadhu Hills
Kanamalai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat. Kanamalai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Amirdee, Kanamalai, and Kizkanavayur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanamalai Gram Panchayat
Kanamalai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amirdee |
| 2 | Kanamalai |
| 3 | Kizkanavayur |
| 4 | Melaiyalam R.F. |
| 5 | Neepalampattu |
| 6 | Puliyankuppam |
| 7 | Seengadu |
| 8 | Senbagathope |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanamalai Gram Panchayat
Kanamalai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanamalai 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)
Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanamalai 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 Kanamalai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanamalai Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanamalai Gram Panchayat located?
Kanamalai Gram Panchayat is located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kanamalai Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kanamalai Gram Panchayat: Amirdee, Kanamalai, Kizkanavayur, Melaiyalam R.F., Neepalampattu, Puliyankuppam, Seengadu, and Senbagathope.
Which Panchayat Union does Kanamalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanamalai Gram Panchayat comes under Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tiruvannamalai district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanamalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanamalai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kanamalai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jawadhu Hills Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tiruvannamalai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kanamalai Gram Panchayat?
Kanamalai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanamalai Gram Panchayat do?
Kanamalai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.