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