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