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