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