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