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