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