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