Kodikulam
Grama Panchayat

A Panchayat is a collective body of elected representatives responsible for carrying out the administrative functions of Panchayati Raj institutions. In the case of a Grama Panchayat, it is the main committee that implements the decisions of the Gram Sabha and manages day-to-day governance.The main components of a Panchayat are:President: The head of the Panchayat. The President presides over meetings and supervises the overall functioning of the Panchayat.Vice President: Performs the duties and responsibilities in the absence of the President.Ward Members: Elected representatives chosen from each ward of the Panchayat.Standing Committees: Sub-committees formed to facilitate decision-making in areas such as finance, development, welfare, health, and education.