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