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