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