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