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