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