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