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