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