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