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