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