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