Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT, Chowannur
Chowwannur is a GRAMA PANCHAYAT located in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It falls under the Chowannur Block Panchayat and Thrissur District Panchayat. Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers a total of 3 villages: Chemmanthatta, Chowwannur, and Kanipayyur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chemmanthatta |
| 2 | Chowwannur |
| 3 | Kanipayyur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT is part of Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chowwannur GRAMA 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)
Chowannur Block Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Thrissur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Where is Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT located?
Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It falls under the Chowannur Block Panchayat.
How many villages come under Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
3 villages come under Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT: Chemmanthatta, Chowwannur, and Kanipayyur.
Which Block Panchayat does Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT comes under Chowannur Block Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Thrissur district.
Which District Panchayat does Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT come under?
Thrissur District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Kerala have?
Kerala follows a three-tier structure. Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT sits at the village level, Chowannur Block Panchayat at the intermediate level and Thrissur District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT?
Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT do?
Chowwannur GRAMA PANCHAYAT handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.