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