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