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