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