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