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