Varagur Gram Panchayat, Sankarapuram
Varagur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sankarapuram Panchayat Union and Kallakurichi District Panchayat. Varagur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Sellakkakuppam, Sellankuppam, and Thorangur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Varagur Gram Panchayat
Varagur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sellakkakuppam |
| 2 | Sellankuppam |
| 3 | Thorangur |
| 4 | Varagur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Varagur Gram Panchayat
Varagur Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Varagur 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)
Sankarapuram Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Varagur 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 Varagur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Varagur Gram Panchayat
Where is Varagur Gram Panchayat located?
Varagur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Sankarapuram Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Varagur Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Varagur Gram Panchayat: Sellakkakuppam, Sellankuppam, Thorangur, and Varagur.
Which Panchayat Union does Varagur Gram Panchayat come under?
Varagur Gram Panchayat comes under Sankarapuram Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kallakurichi district.
Which District Panchayat does Varagur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kallakurichi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Varagur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Varagur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sankarapuram Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kallakurichi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Varagur Gram Panchayat?
Varagur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Varagur Gram Panchayat do?
Varagur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.