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