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