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