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