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