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