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