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