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