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