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