Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat, Yercaud
Vazhavanthi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Yercaud Panchayat Union and Salem District Panchayat. Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Aramanaikadu, Keeraikkadu, and Kumbipodi. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat
Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aramanaikadu |
| 2 | Keeraikkadu |
| 3 | Kumbipodi |
| 4 | Puliankadai |
| 5 | Puthur |
| 6 | Valavandi |
| 7 | Vaniar R.F. |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat
Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vazhavanthi 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)
Yercaud Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vazhavanthi 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 Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat
Where is Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat located?
Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Yercaud Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat: Aramanaikadu, Keeraikkadu, Kumbipodi, Puliankadai, Puthur, Valavandi, and Vaniar R.F..
Which Panchayat Union does Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat come under?
Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat comes under Yercaud Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Salem district.
Which District Panchayat does Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat come under?
Salem District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Yercaud Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Salem District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat?
Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat do?
Vazhavanthi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.