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