Vellimalai Gram Panchayat, Kalrayan Hills
Vellimalai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union and Kallakurichi District Panchayat. Vellimalai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kandikkal, Mozhipattu, and Vellimalai. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vellimalai Gram Panchayat
Vellimalai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kandikkal |
| 2 | Mozhipattu |
| 3 | Vellimalai |
| 4 | Vezhappadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vellimalai Gram Panchayat
Vellimalai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vellimalai 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)
Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vellimalai 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 Vellimalai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vellimalai Gram Panchayat
Where is Vellimalai Gram Panchayat located?
Vellimalai Gram Panchayat is located in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Vellimalai Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Vellimalai Gram Panchayat: Kandikkal, Mozhipattu, Vellimalai, and Vezhappadi.
Which Panchayat Union does Vellimalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Vellimalai Gram Panchayat comes under Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kallakurichi district.
Which District Panchayat does Vellimalai Gram Panchayat come under?
Kallakurichi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vellimalai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Vellimalai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kalrayan Hills Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kallakurichi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Vellimalai Gram Panchayat?
Vellimalai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vellimalai Gram Panchayat do?
Vellimalai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.