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