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