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