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