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