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