Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat, Manamelkudi
Nilaiyur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union and Pudukkottai District Panchayat. Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Chellappakottai, Karkamalam, and Nilaiyur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat
Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chellappakottai |
| 2 | Karkamalam |
| 3 | Nilaiyur |
| 4 | Sodalaivayal |
| 5 | Vellur Siruvarai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat
Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nilaiyur 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)
Manamelkudi Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat
Where is Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat located?
Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat is located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Manamelkudi Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat: Chellappakottai, Karkamalam, Nilaiyur, Sodalaivayal, and Vellur Siruvarai.
Which Panchayat Union does Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat come under?
Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat comes under Manamelkudi Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Pudukkottai district.
Which District Panchayat does Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat come under?
Pudukkottai District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Manamelkudi Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Pudukkottai District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat?
Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat do?
Nilaiyur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.