Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT, Chowannur
Velur is a GRAMA PANCHAYAT located in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It falls under the Chowannur Block Panchayat and Thrissur District Panchayat. Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers a total of 4 villages, including Kiralur, Thayyur, and Vellattanjur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kiralur |
| 2 | Thayyur |
| 3 | Vellattanjur |
| 4 | Velur (Ct) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT is part of Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Velur 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)
Chowannur Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Thrissur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Where is Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT located?
Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It falls under the Chowannur Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
4 villages come under Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT: Kiralur, Thayyur, Vellattanjur, and Velur (Ct).
Which Block Panchayat does Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT comes under Chowannur Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thrissur district.
Which District Panchayat does Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Thrissur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Kerala have?
Kerala follows a three-tier structure. Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT sits at the village level, Chowannur Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Thrissur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT do?
Velur GRAMA PANCHAYAT handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.