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