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