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