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