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