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