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