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