Kuppam Gram Panchayat, Vellore
Kuppam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vellore Panchayat Union and Vellore District Panchayat. Kuppam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Kuppam and Murukkeri. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kuppam Gram Panchayat
Kuppam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kuppam |
| 2 | Murukkeri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kuppam Gram Panchayat
Kuppam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kuppam 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)
Vellore Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kuppam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Vellore District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kuppam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kuppam Gram Panchayat
Where is Kuppam Gram Panchayat located?
Kuppam Gram Panchayat is located in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Vellore Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Kuppam Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Kuppam Gram Panchayat: Kuppam and Murukkeri.
Which Panchayat Union does Kuppam Gram Panchayat come under?
Kuppam Gram Panchayat comes under Vellore Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Vellore district.
Which District Panchayat does Kuppam Gram Panchayat come under?
Vellore District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kuppam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Kuppam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Vellore Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Vellore District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kuppam Gram Panchayat?
Kuppam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kuppam Gram Panchayat do?
Kuppam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.