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