Alathur Gram Panchayat, Thiruporur
Alathur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thiruporur Panchayat Union and Chengalpattu District Panchayat. Alathur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Alathur, Alathur Rf, and Karunguzhipallam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Alathur Gram Panchayat
Alathur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alathur |
| 2 | Alathur Rf |
| 3 | Karunguzhipallam |
| 4 | Vengaleri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Alathur Gram Panchayat
Alathur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Alathur 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)
Thiruporur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alathur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chengalpattu District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alathur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Alathur Gram Panchayat
Where is Alathur Gram Panchayat located?
Alathur Gram Panchayat is located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Thiruporur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Alathur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Alathur Gram Panchayat: Alathur, Alathur Rf, Karunguzhipallam, and Vengaleri.
Which Panchayat Union does Alathur Gram Panchayat come under?
Alathur Gram Panchayat comes under Thiruporur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chengalpattu district.
Which District Panchayat does Alathur Gram Panchayat come under?
Chengalpattu District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Alathur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Alathur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thiruporur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Chengalpattu District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Alathur Gram Panchayat?
Alathur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Alathur Gram Panchayat do?
Alathur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.