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