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