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