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