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