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