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