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