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