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