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