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