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