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