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