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