Soorai Gram Panchayat, Madurantakam
Soorai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurantakam Panchayat Union and Chengalpattu District Panchayat. Soorai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Chithalamangalam, Puzhuthivakkam, and Soorai. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Soorai Gram Panchayat
Soorai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chithalamangalam |
| 2 | Puzhuthivakkam |
| 3 | Soorai |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Soorai Gram Panchayat
Soorai Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Soorai 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 Soorai 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 Soorai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Soorai Gram Panchayat
Where is Soorai Gram Panchayat located?
Soorai Gram Panchayat is located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Madurantakam Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Soorai Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Soorai Gram Panchayat: Chithalamangalam, Puzhuthivakkam, and Soorai.
Which Panchayat Union does Soorai Gram Panchayat come under?
Soorai Gram Panchayat comes under Madurantakam Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chengalpattu district.
Which District Panchayat does Soorai Gram Panchayat come under?
Chengalpattu District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Soorai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Soorai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Madurantakam Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Chengalpattu District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Soorai Gram Panchayat?
Soorai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Soorai Gram Panchayat do?
Soorai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.