Velur Gram Panchayat, Yercaud
Velur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Yercaud Panchayat Union and Salem District Panchayat. Velur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Kanjeri (R.F.), Kanjeri Extension (R.F.), and Kondaiyanur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Velur Gram Panchayat
Velur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kanjeri (R.F.) |
| 2 | Kanjeri Extension (R.F.) |
| 3 | Kondaiyanur |
| 4 | Kunumbalpatti (R.F.) |
| 5 | Meryland (R.F.) |
| 6 | Pannaikadu (R.F.) |
| 7 | Pattipadi |
| 8 | Sanyasimalai R.F. |
| 9 | Sonappadi |
| 10 | Vellur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Velur Gram Panchayat
Velur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Velur 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 Velur 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 Velur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Velur Gram Panchayat
Where is Velur Gram Panchayat located?
Velur Gram Panchayat is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Yercaud Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Velur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Velur Gram Panchayat: Kanjeri (R.F.), Kanjeri Extension (R.F.), Kondaiyanur, Kunumbalpatti (R.F.), Meryland (R.F.), Pannaikadu (R.F.), Pattipadi, Sanyasimalai R.F., Sonappadi, and Vellur.
Which Panchayat Union does Velur Gram Panchayat come under?
Velur Gram Panchayat comes under Yercaud Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Salem district.
Which District Panchayat does Velur Gram Panchayat come under?
Salem District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Velur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Yercaud Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Salem District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Velur Gram Panchayat?
Velur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Velur Gram Panchayat do?
Velur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.