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