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