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