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