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