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