Asoor Gram Panchayat, Kancheepuram
Asoor is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kancheepuram Panchayat Union and Kancheepuram District Panchayat. Asoor Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Asoor, Kilputhur, and Kolathur. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Asoor Gram Panchayat
Asoor Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asoor |
| 2 | Kilputhur |
| 3 | Kolathur |
| 4 | Melputhur |
| 5 | Nelveli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Asoor Gram Panchayat
Asoor Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Asoor 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)
Kancheepuram Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asoor Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asoor Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Asoor Gram Panchayat
Where is Asoor Gram Panchayat located?
Asoor Gram Panchayat is located in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Kancheepuram Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Asoor Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Asoor Gram Panchayat: Asoor, Kilputhur, Kolathur, Melputhur, and Nelveli.
Which Panchayat Union does Asoor Gram Panchayat come under?
Asoor Gram Panchayat comes under Kancheepuram Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kancheepuram district.
Which District Panchayat does Asoor Gram Panchayat come under?
Kancheepuram District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Asoor Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Asoor Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kancheepuram Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Kancheepuram District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Asoor Gram Panchayat?
Asoor Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Asoor Gram Panchayat do?
Asoor Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.