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