Padipallam Gram Panchayat, Gingee
Padipallam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Gingee Panchayat Union and Viluppuram District Panchayat. Padipallam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Padippallam, Padippallam R.F., and Pulinjimalai R.F.. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Padipallam Gram Panchayat
Padipallam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Padippallam |
| 2 | Padippallam R.F. |
| 3 | Pulinjimalai R.F. |
| 4 | Sennalur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Padipallam Gram Panchayat
Padipallam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Padipallam 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)
Gingee Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padipallam 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 Padipallam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Padipallam Gram Panchayat
Where is Padipallam Gram Panchayat located?
Padipallam Gram Panchayat is located in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Gingee Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Padipallam Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Padipallam Gram Panchayat: Padippallam, Padippallam R.F., Pulinjimalai R.F., and Sennalur.
Which Panchayat Union does Padipallam Gram Panchayat come under?
Padipallam Gram Panchayat comes under Gingee Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Viluppuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Padipallam Gram Panchayat come under?
Viluppuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padipallam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Padipallam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gingee Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Viluppuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Padipallam Gram Panchayat?
Padipallam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Padipallam Gram Panchayat do?
Padipallam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.