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