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