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