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