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