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