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