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