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