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