Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat, Madurantakam
Vaiyavur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurantakam Panchayat Union and Chengalpattu District Panchayat. Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Mambattu, Moosivakkam, and Palayanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat
Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mambattu |
| 2 | Moosivakkam |
| 3 | Palayanur |
| 4 | Vaiyavur |
| 5 | Vedavakkam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat
Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vaiyavur 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)
Madurantakam Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vaiyavur 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 Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat
Where is Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat located?
Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat is located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurantakam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat: Mambattu, Moosivakkam, Palayanur, Vaiyavur, and Vedavakkam.
Which Panchayat Union does Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat come under?
Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat comes under Madurantakam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chengalpattu district.
Which District Panchayat does Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat come under?
Chengalpattu District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Madurantakam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Chengalpattu District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat?
Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat do?
Vaiyavur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.