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