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