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