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