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