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