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