Appur Gram Panchayat, Kattankolathur
Appur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kattankolathur Panchayat Union and Chengalpattu District Panchayat. Appur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Appur, Appur R.F, and Kattankolathur R.F. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Appur Gram Panchayat
Appur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Appur |
| 2 | Appur R.F |
| 3 | Kattankolathur R.F |
| 4 | Perumalthangal |
| 5 | Senthamangalam |
| 6 | Thalimangalam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Appur Gram Panchayat
Appur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Appur 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)
Kattankolathur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Appur 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 Appur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Appur Gram Panchayat
Where is Appur Gram Panchayat located?
Appur Gram Panchayat is located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kattankolathur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Appur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Appur Gram Panchayat: Appur, Appur R.F, Kattankolathur R.F, Perumalthangal, Senthamangalam, and Thalimangalam.
Which Panchayat Union does Appur Gram Panchayat come under?
Appur Gram Panchayat comes under Kattankolathur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chengalpattu district.
Which District Panchayat does Appur Gram Panchayat come under?
Chengalpattu District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Appur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Appur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kattankolathur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Chengalpattu District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Appur Gram Panchayat?
Appur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Appur Gram Panchayat do?
Appur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.