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