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