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