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