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