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