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